Artist-Executed Etching Print of Mountain Scene from Canada
An etching where acid was hand-applied by the artist to etch lines into a metal plate, followed by direct printing of impressions. Classified in HTS 9702.90.00.00 as it embodies original engravings executed wholly by hand, irrespective of acid process.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Artist statement on etching technique essential to differentiate from etched reproductions
• Comply with cultural property laws; declare if from protected heritage sites
• Avoid bulk shipments mistaken for prints; individual originals per Chapter priority