Exported U.S. Mixed Media Artwork from Germany
Mixed media collage by American artist using U.S.-sourced materials, sent abroad for biennial, returned unchanged. HTS 9801.00.10.97 applies to Chapter 97 original artworks reimported without improvement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Detailed material sourcing documentation proves U.S. origin of all components
• Customs broker consultation recommended for complex mixed media classifications
• Avoid foreign conservation treatments that could trigger duty liability