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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6912.00.46.00Higher: 19.8% vs 17.5%

If modern reproduction or lacking excavation history

Terracotta household articles without cultural significance classify in Chapter 69 as ceramic wares.

9705Same rate: 17.5%

If ethnographic rather than strictly archaeological

Shifts to other collectors' pieces if tied to indigenous cultural use rather than ancient site recovery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure UNESCO export licenses and US Customs pre-approval for Egyptian antiquities to prevent import bans

Document chain of custody from excavation to avoid forfeiture under import restrictions

Label accurately as 'archaeological specimen' to prevent reclassification as decorative pottery