Art Restoration Cleaning from Japan
19th century oil paintings exported to conservation studio for varnish removal and relining. Processed under 9813.00.05 for specialized art restoration before return to US museums. Preserves cultural heritage artworks.
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
• Include conservation assessment reports; use museum-grade climate packaging; document chain of title/provenance