Colonial Era Trade Bead Assemblage from Mexico

Collection of 500 Venetian glass trade beads used in 17th-19th century African commerce. Historical ethnographic collection under HTS 9705.10.0090.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Provenance from specific trade routes documented

Bulk declaration as collection vs. individual beads

Glass content analysis prevents Chapter 70 shift