Artist-Executed Etching Print of Mountain Scene from China
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 — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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