CBP Issues Revised ICP on Works of Art, Collector's Pieces, Antiques, and Other Cultural Property
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a revised informed compliance publication (ICP) entitled, "What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Works of Art, Collector's Pieces, Antiques, and Other Cultural Property." According to CBP, this revised ICP is an aid to prospective importers as to the admissibility of and duty status of various artworks.
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Revised ICP is Comprehensive Update of 2001 Version
According to CBP sources, the revised ICP is a comprehensive update from the February 2001 version, especially with respect to the special rules for protected cultural property.
This revised ICP contains information on the following:
Paintings, drawing, pastels, collages and similar decorative plaques
Original engravings, prints and lithographs
Original sculptures and statuary, in any material (including exclusions)
Importer responsibilities under HTS 9702 or 9703
Philatelic and numismatic material and collections
Antiques
Special rules for protected cultural property
The Pre-Columbian Monumental Act
The UNESCO Convention and U.S. Implementation
Other stolen or smuggled property
Other antiques and works of art restrictions
HTS Chapter 97
CBP states that the material in this publication is provided for general information purposes only. CBP cautions that because many complicated factors can be involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a ruling under CBP regulations 19 CFR Part 177, or to obtain advice from an expert who specializes in customs matters-for example, a licensed customs broker, attorney or consultant.
CBP's ICP on Works of Art, etc. (revised May 2006) available athttp://www.customs.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/icp061.ctt/icp061.pdf