9701.22.00.00 - Mosaics

This HTS category, 9701.22.00.00, specifically classifies mosaics that are executed entirely by hand. This includes decorative plaques or artworks created by assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials, arranged to form a pattern or image. The key criterion for classification here is the manual creation process and the nature of the artwork itself, distinct from mass-produced decorative items that may incorporate mosaic-like patterns.

This classification is differentiated from its sibling category, 9701.21.00.00, which covers paintings, drawings, and pastels executed entirely by hand. While both fall under the broader heading of hand-executed artworks, 9701.22.00.00 is exclusively for mosaics, whereas 9701.21.00.00 pertains to two-dimensional artistic renderings. The "Other" category, 9701.29.00.00, serves as a residual category for hand-executed artworks that do not fit into the specific definitions of paintings, drawings, pastels, or mosaics.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 9701.22.00.00 relies on definitively identifying the item as a hand-created mosaic. This typically involves examining the materials used (e.g., tesserae of glass, ceramic, stone), the method of assembly (e.g., adhered to a backing), and the overall artistic intent and execution, ensuring it is not a printed or manufactured reproduction.