Renaissance-Style Terracotta Warrior Statue from China
A 17th-century terracotta statue of an ancient warrior, hand-molded and fired by Italian artisans in the Renaissance tradition. It meets HTS 9703.10.00.00 criteria as an original sculpture exceeding 100 years, excluding mass-produced items. The piece captures dynamic human form in ceramic medium.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Document firing techniques and artisan history to prove originality against reproduction claims
• Check for lead content in glazes; declare if present to meet FDA import standards
• Insure against breakage, as terracotta is fragile; use proper crating for customs clearance