Artworks are the crystallization of the wisdom and sweat of artists, and they are like unique souls, telling the story of art in the form of material. These works of art, like twinkling stars, illuminate the art market and share similar attributes to other commodities: value and use. However, the value of works of art is not only in the material level, but also in the spiritual level, they meet people's aesthetic and spiritual needs, just like sweet rain and dew, nourishing people's hearts. 
When an artwork is imported from abroad, we need to prepare some necessary documents when making customs declarations. First of all, the application form for the import of artworks, the business license of the importing unit, the import approval documents, etc. are all necessary. Certificates of origin, packing lists, invoices, contracts, bills of lading, waybills, etc. also need to be provided. At the same time, the list of artwork creators or oil painting catalogues or introductions is also a key document for customs approval. In addition, depending on the circumstances, additional proof or guarantee may be required. The import declaration process for works of art is generally as follows: first, it is necessary to prepare the source of goods and prepare the necessary documents. Then, arrange foreign shipments to domestic destinations, and provide relevant packing lists, invoices, contracts and other original materials. After the goods arrive at the port, our company will arrange the pick-up of the goods, and carry out the commodity inspection and customs declaration procedures. The customs will approve the documents, issue tax bills and collect taxes. Subsequently, the customs will arrange the inspection, and the commodity inspection will also carry out the corresponding inspection. Finally, the goods are arranged to the warehouse, labeled in Chinese, and the commodity inspector is asked to conduct sampling testing. After completing the above process, the goods can be released smoothly and the goods can be picked up. 
There are some important things to pay attention to in the process of customs declaration for the import of artworks. First of all, the types of products involved in artworks are relatively wide, and the specific process information, tax rate, regulatory conditions, quarantine conditions, and declaration elements need to be understood clearly in advance. In particular, it is necessary to know the specific product name or commodity code of the goods to be imported in order to complete the customs declaration formalities accurately and without errors. In addition, it is also necessary to have an understanding of the codes and tax rates for the import declaration of artworks. Different artwork types and places have different customs duties and VAT rates. For example, the customs duty on the originals of hand-painted oil paintings, pastel paintings and other paintings is 1%, and the VAT is 13%;Reproductions of hand-painted oil paintings, pastel paintings and other paintings are subject to a tariff of 6% and a VAT of 13%. In addition, there are different tax rates for original sculptures made of engravings, printed paintings, lithographs, and other materials. Therefore, it is important to understand the relevant tax rates and regulations when importing art in order to budget and prepare. 
In short, the import declaration of art requires the preparation of complete documents, familiarity with the import process and precautions, and understanding the relevant tax rates and regulations. Only in this way can we successfully complete the customs declaration procedures, let the artworks enter the domestic market smoothly, and bring more artistic enjoyment and spiritual wealth to people.