Italian Embassy Renaissance Replica Sculptures from Japan
Life-size plaster replicas of Michelangelo sculptures owned by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage for noncommercial Renaissance art exhibitions at the Italian Embassy. Remain Italian government property qualifying under HTS 9809.00.40 diplomatic provisions.
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
• Provide Italian Ministry authorization; include structural engineering reports for large pieces; arrange specialized art rigging