Mexican Talavera Pottery Fountain from Germany
Multi-tiered Talavera pottery fountain with hand-painted colonial motifs, requested for presidential residence. 9807.00.50 applies as State Dept diplomatic gift from Mexican artisan. Represents Puebla pottery tradition since 16th century.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lead content testing documentation; State Dept approval first
• Common error: improper crating for large fragile items