Mexican Talavera Pottery Fountain from Japan
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 — 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
• Lead content testing documentation; State Dept approval first
• Common error: improper crating for large fragile items