Dutch Delftware Tile Panel from 1680 from China
A blue-and-white Delftware tile panel depicting biblical scenes, produced in the Netherlands around 1680. Classified in HTS 9706.10.00 for its antique status over 250 years, not as contemporary tiles.
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
• Attach conservation reports for fragile tiles to support duty-free antique claims
• Verify no modern framing pushes it to picture frame headings
• Pre-clear with cultural affairs advisors for import permits