US de minimis - Artwork exempt
Has anyone done any research on the possibility that artwork and some other items may be US tariff free?
Can't post external links here any more, so remove the space near the beginning before "com". - hyperluxmagazine. com/good-news-for-artists-your-art-wont-face-trumps-new-tariffs-heres-why/
The Bottom Line Up Front
Good news: Original artworks remain exempt from Trump’s sweeping 2025 tariffs, even as duties on most goods have reached their highest levels¹ since the Great Depression. Art is protected under a 1977 federal law that treats artworks as “informational materials” rather than commercial goods, preserving cultural exchange even during trade disputes.
The short version: Art imported into the USA currently faces no tariffs, regardless of country of origin (except sanctioned nations). However, proper documentation using specific exemption codes is crucial to avoid costly delays and misclassification at customs.
The definition of informational material includes photography and artwork.
Artwork is defined as handmade and original (31 CFR 594.305):
- Paintings (HTS 9701)
- Drawings (HTS 9701)
- Pastels (HTS 9701)
- Mosaics (HTS 9701)
- Engravings (HTS 9702)
- Prints (HTS 9702)
- Lithographs (HTS 9702)
- Sculptures (HTS 9703)
- Statuary (HTS 9703)
Seems to good to be true, for some. Not much chatter about it.
US de minimis - Artwork exempt
Has anyone done any research on the possibility that artwork and some other items may be US tariff free?
Can't post external links here any more, so remove the space near the beginning before "com". - hyperluxmagazine. com/good-news-for-artists-your-art-wont-face-trumps-new-tariffs-heres-why/
The Bottom Line Up Front
Good news: Original artworks remain exempt from Trump’s sweeping 2025 tariffs, even as duties on most goods have reached their highest levels¹ since the Great Depression. Art is protected under a 1977 federal law that treats artworks as “informational materials” rather than commercial goods, preserving cultural exchange even during trade disputes.
The short version: Art imported into the USA currently faces no tariffs, regardless of country of origin (except sanctioned nations). However, proper documentation using specific exemption codes is crucial to avoid costly delays and misclassification at customs.
The definition of informational material includes photography and artwork.
Artwork is defined as handmade and original (31 CFR 594.305):
- Paintings (HTS 9701)
- Drawings (HTS 9701)
- Pastels (HTS 9701)
- Mosaics (HTS 9701)
- Engravings (HTS 9702)
- Prints (HTS 9702)
- Lithographs (HTS 9702)
- Sculptures (HTS 9703)
- Statuary (HTS 9703)
Seems to good to be true, for some. Not much chatter about it.
