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U.S. imports of antique mosaics (over 100 years old) (HS 970122) totaled $114K in June 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Antique Mosaics (Over 100 Years Old) imports of $114K in June 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $151K.
Last updated: June 2026 dataAncient and historic mosaic works — composed of tesserae in stone, glass, ceramic, or mixed media — qualify under 9701220000 when their age exceeds 100 years, distinguishing them from contemporary decorative mosaics. The United Kingdom and Italy are the primary sources entering the US under this subheading, reflecting the concentration of Roman, Byzantine, and medieval mosaic heritage in European collections and the art trade. Provenance documentation is critical, as the fragmented or panel-mounted nature of mosaic works can complicate age verification and may intersect with cultural property export controls in source countries.
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When a mosaic is a finished artistic work, it is classified as a mosaic under heading 9701 rather than by its constituent materials (stone, glass, ceramic). The key is that the article must function as a decorative or artistic piece rather than as a construction material. Architectural mosaic panels intended for installation may be classified differently; the distinction between art object and building material should be evaluated carefully.
Italy and the United Kingdom both maintain cultural heritage export licensing regimes for objects above certain age and value thresholds. Importers should request the seller's export license or certificate of free circulation from the relevant national authority (Italy's Ministero della Cultura or the UK's Arts Council export licensing unit) before shipment, as absence of such documentation can trigger CBP holds and potential seizure under US cultural property law.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISRAEL | $45K | -- | -$45K |
| CANADA | $30K | -- | -$30K |
| ESTONIA | -- | $29K | +$29K |
| ITALY | $28K | -- | -$28K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $19K | +$19K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9701220000 | MOSAICS OF AN AGE EXCEEDING 100 YEARS | $114K | 1.00% | 9.99% | $1K |
MOSAICS OF AN AGE EXCEEDING 100 YEARS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9701220000 | MOSAICS OF AN AGE EXCEEDING 100 YEARS | $60K |
MOSAICS OF AN AGE EXCEEDING 100 YEARS
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PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970191
ORIG SCULPT, STATUARY NOT OV 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS 970390
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS, OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970121
COLLECTIONS OF NUMISMATIC INTEREST, OVER 100 YRS
HS 970531
ANTIQUES OF AN AGE 100 YEARS TO 250 YEARS
HS 970690
COLLAGES AND SIM DECORATIVE PLAQUES NOT OV 100 YRS
HS 970199
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $45K | $31K | -$13K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $29K | +$29K |
| HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HI | $28K | -- | -$28K |