Egyptian Scarab Beetle Amulet Assemblage from China
A collection of 20 faience and stone scarab amulets from ancient Egypt, dating to the New Kingdom period, highlighting religious symbolism. Falls under HTS 9705.10.0090 as an archaeological collection of historical interest with verified excavation provenance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Secure UNESCO Convention documentation and US Fish & Wildlife certificates if organic materials present
• Use professional packing for fragile artifacts; photograph entire collection for customs matching
• Avoid declaring as 'jewelry' to prevent misclassification; pitfall is undervaluation leading to penalties