Wooden Totem Pole Carving by Indigenous Artist from China
Hand-carved cedar totem pole by a Native American artist depicting ancestral figures, classified as original statuary in HTS 9703.90.00.00 for its cultural originality and direct artist execution.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include cultural heritage certificates to affirm originality and prevent misclassification as craftwork
• Declare dimensions precisely; oversized items may require special handling permits
• Photograph carving process if possible to support claims against reproduction allegations