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Medieval European Seal Matrix Set from China

Assembled group of 12 bronze seal matrices from 13th-15th century Europe, used by nobility for authentication. HTS 9705.10.0090 applies as a historical collection with documented provenance from private European estates.

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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide chain-of-custody records from finder to importer; EU export licenses often required

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