The buyer is responsible for all customs duties which are payable directly to authorities or transportation companies where the shipment is destined.
Below please find some information regarding the rules in some of the countries. But we recommend you research the customs rules before ordering, as they might change and you might need more details.
USA
Original works of art (i.e. paintings, drawings, pastels, collages and decorative plaques) with or without their frames are duty-free under Chapter 97 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
Original engravings, prints and lithographs are also duty free under heading 9702.
If entering works of art commercially at a land border and the value is under $2500, use CBP Form CF-7523.
EU
| CHAPTER 97 | WORKS OF ART, COLLECTORS’ PIECES AND ANTIQUES |
9701 10  | – Paintings, drawings and pastels |
United Kingdom (GB)
 | Tariff preference (01-01-2021 – ) : 0 % | D2253/20 |
Switzerland
- Every goods shipment from abroad must be registered and customs duties and VAT must be paid,
- with the exception of postcards and letters with text messages (no goods value).
- As the recipient, you pay VAT on the value of the goods (incl. shipping costs and services) and customs duties on the gross weight. Customs duties on the gross weight and, depending on the goods (such as tobacco), additional fees or preferential conditions may apply.
- Gifts from private individuals abroad are duty-free up to CHF 100 (except alcohol and tobacco).
- If consignments are incorrectly or insufficiently declared, customs clearance will not be able to be completed and the consignment will undergo a clarification process. As the recipient, you will be notified of this.