Works of the free fine arts, engravings, photographic pictures and philosophical and scientific apparatus brought into the United States by professional artists, lecturers or scientists arriving from abroad for use by them for exhibition and in illustration, promotion and encouragement of art, science or industry in the United States
Works of the free fine arts, engravings, photographic pictures and philosophical and scientific apparatus brought into the United States by professional artists, lecturers or scientists arriving from abroad for use by them for exhibition and in illustration, promotion and encouragement of art, science or industry in the United States
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9813.00.70
Oil Painting Exhibition Canvas
An original oil painting on canvas created by a professional artist arriving from abroad for a gallery exhibition. This work of free fine art is imported specifically for display to promote artistic appreciation in the United States. It qualifies under HTS 9813.00.70 as it is brought by the artist for exhibition purposes.
Scientific Lecture Microscope
A professional compound microscope imported by a visiting scientist for use in university lectures demonstrating cellular biology. This philosophical/scientific apparatus is brought specifically for educational illustration during the scientist's U.S. lecture series. It qualifies under HTS 9813.00.70 for temporary scientific promotion.
Professional Photography Portfolio Prints
Large format photographic prints from a professional photographer's portfolio, imported for gallery showings and art lectures across U.S. cities. These photographic pictures are brought by the artist for exhibition to promote photographic arts. Classified under HTS 9813.00.70 for professional exhibition use.
Sculptor's Traveling Bronze Sculpture
A limited edition bronze sculpture imported by a professional sculptor for museum exhibitions and sculpture symposium lectures. This work of free fine art is transported by the artist for promotional exhibition purposes throughout the United States. It falls under HTS 9813.00.70 for professional art promotion.
Engineering Demonstration Model
A scale model of sustainable bridge engineering imported by a civil engineering lecturer for university demonstrations. This scientific apparatus illustrates advanced structural engineering principles during professional lectures. Qualifies under HTS 9813.00.70 for scientific industry promotion.
Watercolor Exhibition Painting Set
Original watercolor paintings on archival paper imported by a professional artist for watercolor society exhibitions. These free fine art works are brought specifically for competitive art shows and workshops across the U.S. They qualify under HTS 9813.00.70 for art promotion purposes.
Physics Lecture Demonstration Kit
Portable physics demonstration apparatus including prisms, pendulums, and wave generators imported by a physics professor for college lecture series. This scientific equipment illustrates fundamental physics principles to U.S. students. Classified under HTS 9813.00.70 for scientific education.
Professional Artist's Print Portfolio
Limited edition fine art lithographic prints imported by a master printmaker for university printmaking symposiums. These engravings qualify as works of free fine art brought by the professional artist for exhibition and demonstration. Falls under HTS 9813.00.70 for art promotion.
Medical Lecture Anatomical Models
Life-size human anatomical models imported by a visiting medical professor for surgical technique lectures. These scientific apparatus demonstrate complex anatomy for medical education. Qualifies under HTS 9813.00.70 for professional scientific illustration.
Mixed Media Fine Art Installation
Professional mixed media artwork installation pieces imported by contemporary artist for museum retrospective exhibition. Includes sculptural elements, paintings, and photographic components classified as free fine arts. Brought by artist for U.S. art promotion under HTS 9813.00.70.
Astronomy Lecture Telescope
Portable astronomical refractor telescope imported by astrophysics lecturer for star party demonstrations and planetarium lectures. This scientific apparatus illustrates celestial mechanics to public audiences. Qualifies under HTS 9813.00.70 for science promotion.
Professional Calligraphy Exhibition Works
Original illuminated calligraphy manuscripts imported by master calligrapher for arts festival exhibitions and workshops. These works of free fine art promote traditional calligraphy techniques. Classified under HTS 9813.00.70 for professional art exhibition.
Chemistry Lecture Molecular Models
Magnetic molecular modeling kits imported by organic chemistry professor for reaction mechanism lectures. Scientific apparatus demonstrates 3D molecular structures to U.S. university students. Qualifies under HTS 9813.00.70 for scientific education.
Digital Art Projection Installation
Professional digital art projection files and hardware imported by new media artist for technology art festivals. Exhibition apparatus promotes digital fine arts creation. Qualifies under HTS 9813.00.70 as philosophical apparatus for art exhibition.
Architectural Model for Design Lecture
Precision laser-cut architectural model imported by starchitect for sustainable design lectures at U.S. architecture schools. Scientific apparatus illustrates innovative building techniques. Falls under HTS 9813.00.70 for industry promotion.