Porcelain Bust of Voltaire by Houdon from Germany
An original 18th-century porcelain bust of Voltaire modeled by Jean-Antoine Houdon around 1775. Classified in HTS 9703.10.00.00 as statuary over 100 years old, it is a unique artistic work not mass-produced. The fine bisque porcelain highlights Enlightenment portraiture.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Appraise by porcelain experts for authenticity marks like Sèvres factory stamps
• Declare as fragile; use customs-supervised unpacking if high value