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.

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.

6909.90.00.00Higher: 39% vs 17.5%

If modern ceramic decorative plaque

Chapter 69 for lab or ornamental ceramic articles without history.

9702Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If original engraving interpretation

Hand-executed prints in 9702, but notes exclude mechanical for tablets.

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