Archaeological pieces of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapter
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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 9705.10.00.10
Aztec Obsidian Blade
Polished obsidian blade from Tenochtitlan sacrificial context, razor-sharp edge preserved. Archaeological under HTS 9705.10.00.10 per note 1. Ritual tool for Mesoamerican ceremonies.
Etruscan Bucchero Vase Sherd
Black-burnished bucchero pottery sherd from Etruscan tomb, with wheel marks. HTS 9705.10.00.10 as archaeological fragment per statistical note 1. Pre-Roman Italian funerary ware.
Persian Bronze Lion Head
Achaemenid bronze lion protome from palace gate, cast with detailed mane. Archaeological piece HTS 9705.10.00.10 statistical note 1. Symbol of royal power in ancient Persia.
Harappan Seal Stamp
Steatite seal from Indus Valley with unicorn motif and script. HTS 9705.10.00.10 archaeological per note 1. Trade/administrative tool from Bronze Age city.
Moche Gold Ear Spool
Hammered gold ear ornament from Moche lord tomb, with repoussé deity faces. Archaeological HTS 9705.10.00.10 statistical note 1. Pre-Incan Peruvian elite jewelry.
Thracian Silver Rhyton
Silver drinking horn with protome head from Thracian tomb, chased decoration. HTS 9705.10.00.10 as archaeological vessel per note 1. Balkan ancient elite libation.
Ancient Roman Marble Statue Fragment
A fragmented marble statue unearthed from a Roman villa site, featuring partial human figure with intricate carving details typical of 1st century AD artistry. Classified under HTS 9705.10.00.10 as an archaeological piece per statistical note 1, representing original artifacts from historical excavations. It embodies cultural heritage from ancient Rome, distinct from reproductions.
Egyptian Terracotta Oil Lamp
A complete terracotta oil lamp from Ptolemaic Egypt, bearing maker's marks and soot residue from ancient use. Falls under HTS 9705.10.00.10 as an archaeological artifact described in statistical note 1, recovered from burial contexts. It provides insight into daily life in ancient Alexandria.
Mayan Jade Mask Fragment
A carved jade fragment from a Mayan ceremonial mask, featuring glyph inscriptions from Classic Period sites. Classified in HTS 9705.10.00.10 per chapter statistical note for archaeological pieces of historical interest. Represents elite burial goods from Mesoamerican civilizations.
Greek Bronze Spearhead
A bronze spearhead from Archaic Greece, corroded patina confirming ancient battlefield recovery. HTS 9705.10.00.10 applies as an archaeological weapon per statistical note 1. Exemplifies hoplite warfare technology.
Incan Gold Ceremonial Pin
A tumbaga (gold-copper alloy) pin from Incan royal tombs, with repoussé decoration. As an archaeological piece from statistical note 1, it fits HTS 9705.10.00.10 for historical interest. Used in elite Andean attire.
Celtic Iron Sword Hilt
Ornately decorated iron hilt from La Tène Celtic site, with enamel inlays. HTS 9705.10.00.10 for archaeological pieces as described in statistical note 1. Represents Iron Age metallurgy.
Sumerian Clay Tablet
Cuneiform-inscribed clay tablet from Uruk period, recording administrative transactions. Archaeological piece under HTS 9705.10.00.10 per statistical note 1. Key to deciphering proto-writing.
Norse Rune Stone Fragment
Granite fragment carved with Elder Futhark runes from Viking Age ship burial. Fits HTS 9705.10.00.10 as archaeological per statistical note 1. Commemorative or magical inscription.
Chinese Terracotta Warrior Arm
Limb fragment from Qin Dynasty Terracotta Army pit, with traces of original paint. HTS 9705.10.00.10 for archaeological pieces in statistical note 1. Mass-produced for afterlife army.