Art Gallery Loan Paintings from Japan
Original paintings loaned to international art fairs like Art Basel or Frieze. Exported temporarily by U.S. galleries for public exhibition then returned. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.60 for temporary art exposition use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Art loan agreements, insurance certificates, and condition reports essential documentation
• Professional art shipping manifests with pre/post photos prove unchanged condition
• Gallery consignment records prevent commercial sale claims during exhibitions