19th-Century Bronze Equestrian Statue from China
A hand-cast bronze statue of Napoleon on horseback from 1820, created by French sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye using lost-wax technique. It falls under HTS 9703.10.00.00 due to its status as an original statuary piece over 100 years old, excluding mass reproductions. This work exemplifies Romantic-era sculpture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed provenance and artist attribution to substantiate originality and age, crucial for duty-free cultural exemptions
• Inspect for patina and casting marks during customs valuation to distinguish from modern forgeries
• File for temporary importation under carnets if for exhibition, avoiding permanent duty payments