Pre-Columbian Ceramic Vessel Collection

Set of 8 pottery vessels from Moche culture (Peru, 100-700 AD), featuring painted iconography. Classified in HTS 9705.10.0090 for its archaeological and historical value as a cohesive cultural collection.

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.

6912.00.50.00Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If treated as decorative earthenware rather than archaeological

Ceramic tableware or ornaments fall to Chapter 69 without historical context.

9705Same rate: 17.5%

If primarily botanical/zoological decorative elements

Other collections like mineralogical shift to 9705.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Peru-US cultural property agreement requires specific import permits; check CBP pre-clearance

Document conservation treatments to avoid 'altered goods' reclassification