Marble Statue of David Replica by Michelangelo-Inspired Artist from China
A unique marble carving by a contemporary sculptor emulating classical form, hand-chiseled as an original work under HTS 9703.90.00.00. It qualifies as original statuary due to the artist's direct execution, not mechanical reproduction.
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 geological sourcing and carving process documentation to prove hand-executed originality per heading 9703 notes
• Use temperature-controlled shipping for fragile stone to prevent damage claims during customs inspection
• Avoid bulk shipments; single pieces reduce risk of statistical breakouts for collections under 9705 notes