Australian Aboriginal Dot Painting from Japan
Large canvas Dreamtime painting by Warlpiri artist using traditional dot techniques, State Dept presidential gift. 9807.00.50 as requested from Australian citizen representing indigenous cultural continuity. Depicts ancestral waterhole creation story.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Artist provenance and cultural authority certification; State Dept request
• Pitfall: incorrect painting medium declaration