6913.10.10.00 - Statues, statuettes and handmade flowers, valued over $2.50 each and produced by professional sculptors or directly from molds made from original models produced by professional sculptors

This HTS category, 6913.10.10.00, specifically classifies statues, statuettes, and handmade flowers crafted from porcelain or china. To qualify for this classification, individual items must have a value exceeding $2.50 each. Furthermore, a crucial criterion is that these ceramic ornamental articles must be either the direct creation of professional sculptors or produced from molds that were themselves made from original models by professional sculptors. This emphasizes an artistic origin and skilled craftsmanship in their production.

At this level of detail, the primary distinction is the material composition and the specific production method. While other categories within "Of porcelain or china" might exist for less artistically defined or mass-produced ceramic figures, this heading is reserved for items with demonstrable artistic lineage and a higher individual value. The presence of a sibling category labeled "Other:" at this level suggests that any porcelain or china statuettes or ornamental articles not meeting the stringent criteria of professional sculptor origin or mold-making from original models would be directed to that alternative classification.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification professionals using this code is on accurately applying the stipulated value threshold and confirming the documented origin of the artistic creation process, whether by direct sculpting or through molds derived from original artist models. This ensures precise import and export declarations for these specialized ceramic decorative items.