Egyptian Terracotta Oil Lamp from China
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.
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
• 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