Antique French Bronze Sculpture from China
19th-century French bronze sculpture of a mythological figure, patinated finish, mounted on marble base, dated 1880s. Under HTS 9706.90.00 as 'other' antiques over 100 years, not mass-produced per Chapter notes.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Foundry marks and caster certificates essential for age verification
• Declare weight precisely; bronze density affects value assessment
• EU exports often need cultural ministry approval