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
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
• 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