Artist's Painting Supplies Kit from Japan
Easel, brushes, palette knives, sketchbooks taken abroad by professional artist for workshop. Personal tools and books of artistic trade qualify under HTS 9804.00.10 when carried by owner. Duty-free creative implements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Wet paint materials must be dry/clean; document with gallery representation
• Sketchbooks qualify as 'professional books' with artwork/work product
• Distinguish professional vs hobbyist supplies for classification