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
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provenance from specific trade routes documented
• Bulk declaration as collection vs. individual beads
• Glass content analysis prevents Chapter 70 shift