Mounted Human Skull Specimen from China
A preserved and mounted human skull used for anatomical study in medical and educational collections. It falls under HTS 9705.21.00.00 as a human specimen of anatomical interest, part of collectors' pieces for scientific reference. Prepared for display in museums or universities, emphasizing its historical and educational value.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain ethical sourcing documentation and export permits from country of origin to comply with human remains regulations
• Verify compliance with US Customs human remains entry requirements, including CDC import permits for potentially infectious materials
• Avoid misclassification as medical waste; provide certificates of preparation to confirm collector status