About Customs Duties
Customs & Import Tax Policy (HS Code 9701)
About the HS Code
Products handled by our store are declared under HS Code 9701.9701 – Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand,
other than drawings of heading 49.06 and other than hand-painted or hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages, mosaics, and similar decorative plaques.
(Works of art such as hand-drawn paintings, sketches, pastels, collages, and similar artworks)
Customs Duties for International Shipments
For international shipments, customs duties and fees related to customs clearance may be imposed in accordance with the customs regulations of the destination country or region.Our international shipments are sent under the DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) method.
If customs duties or customs clearance fees are incurred, all such charges shall be borne by the customer (recipient).
Reference Customs Duty Rates by Country (HS Code 9701)
The following table provides general reference rates based on typical trends when searching HS Code 9701 via WorldTariff®.Actual applicability and rates are determined by the customs authorities of each country.
| Destination Country / Region | Reference Duty Rate |
|---|---|
| United States | 10% |
| Japan | 0% |
| Taiwan | 0% |
| South Korea | 0% |
| Hong Kong | 0% |
| Singapore | 0% |
| EU Countries | 0% |
| United Kingdom | 0% |
| China | 0% |
| Australia | 0% |
Determination of Customs Duties
The applicability of customs duties and the applicable tax rates are ultimately determined by the customs authorities of the destination country or region, based on factors such as product content, declared value, and country of origin.Accordingly, we are unable to provide a confirmed customs duty amount in advance.
Important Notices
- The applicability of customs duties, tax rates, tax amounts, and customs clearance approval is determined solely by the customs authorities of each country.
- HS codes are used for declaration purposes and may be changed at the discretion of customs authorities.
- Even for the same product, customs treatment may vary depending on declaration details or clearance conditions.
Uncompleted Customs Clearance / Returns
If customs duties or related fees are not paid, or if customs clearance is denied by the authorities, the shipment may be returned or disposed of.In such cases, no refunds will be issued for the product price or shipping fees.