Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Henry Moore from China
This original bronze sculpture by Henry Moore captures fluid human forms through casting techniques personally overseen by the artist, qualifying as original statuary under HTS 9703.90.00.00 due to its unique artistic expression and non-mass-produced nature. It embodies modernist principles, hand-finished for individuality.
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
• Obtain artist certification or provenance documents proving originality to distinguish from mass-produced replicas under Chapter 97 notes
• Appraise value accurately with expert authentication to comply with customs valuation rules for high-value art
• Declare as 'original sculpture' explicitly; misclassification as decorative item risks reclassification to Chapter 94