Meissen Porcelain Figurine circa 1720 from China
A hand-painted Meissen porcelain figurine of a harlequin from around 1720, embodying early European porcelain artistry. HTS 9706.10.00 applies as it exceeds 250 years, excluding it from modern ceramics chapters.
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
• Secure export licenses from origin country for porcelain cultural artifacts
• Document condition reports to distinguish from mass-produced fakes
• Use climate-controlled shipping to protect fragile antique porcelain