U.S. imports of contemporary mosaics (100 years old or less) (HS 970192) totaled $653K in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Contemporary Mosaics (100 Years Old or Less) imports of $653K in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $558K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataModern mosaic works — whether studio art pieces, architectural commissions, or decorative panels — are classified under 9701920000 when they do not meet the 100-year age threshold for antique status. Germany and France lead US imports under this subheading, with Italy also a significant source given its strong contemporary mosaic craft tradition. Importers should confirm that the work is an original artistic composition rather than a mass-produced decorative tile product, as the latter would be classified under ceramic or glass tile headings rather than Chapter 97.
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19 shipments/mo
CBP looks for evidence that the mosaic is a unique or limited artistic composition — such as an artist's certificate of authenticity, gallery documentation, or a commission agreement — rather than a standardized, industrially produced decorative product. Mass-produced mosaic tile sheets or backsplash panels are generally not classifiable under Chapter 97 and would fall under ceramic or glass headings.
Original works of art under Chapter 97 generally enter the US duty-free, whereas ceramic tiles and glass mosaic products classified under Chapters 69 or 70 carry positive duty rates and may be subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders depending on origin. Correct classification as an original artwork can therefore represent a meaningful cost difference, but the classification must be genuinely supported by the nature of the article.
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Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 9701
Subheading 970192 · $653K of $491.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9701920000 | Mosaics, Of An Age not Exceeding 100 Years | $653K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9701920000 | Mosaics, Of An Age not Exceeding 100 Years | $495K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$653KYoY · free account
Exports
$495KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.6M of Contemporary Mosaics (100 Years Old or Less).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and United Kingdom together supply 76% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of total import value.