According to the Measures for the Administration of Art, works of art refer to paintings, calligraphy, seal carvings, sculptures, art photography, installations, arts and crafts products and their limited reproductions (excluding cultural relics).
1. Approval is required for the import of artworks.
2. Certificate of Origin (CertificateofOrigin) - officially issued, original copy is required.
3. Weightmemo packing list (weightmemo packinglist) - the original of the original manufacturer is required, and there is the seal and signature of the shipper.
4. Invoice (commercialinvoice) - the original of the original manufacturer is required, and it must be stamped and signed by the shipper.
5. PurchaseContract - the original copy of the contract needs to be signed and stamped by both parties.
6. If the packaging of imported artwork is a wooden box, a "fumigation certificate" is required.
7. Product name, number of pieces, weight (gross weight and net weight), product specifications, use of goods, year, country of production.
8. Whether it is an item that is more than 100 years old (if so, provide a description of the situation).
First of all, it depends on whether the purchased oil painting is a work of art, and if it is a work of art, it needs to be approved.
The artwork in Chapter 97 refers to oil paintings, pastels, and other paintings (both ancient and modern) that are drawn entirely by hand. These paintings include oil paintings, wax paintings, meringue paintings, watercolors, pastels, manuscripts with inscriptions and ornaments, pencil drawings, and many more on a variety of materials.
Reproductions of paintings drawn entirely by hand, regardless of their artistic value, should also be included in this chapter.
1. It is necessary to report and approve the approval document to the cultural department of the place where the import port belongs.
2. Information to be provided for application approval:
Title, Author, Country, ** and Category, etc.
3. The approval of imported artworks can be handled by ** company.
Further reading: Art import declaration What are the procedures for customs clearance procedures for art import Customs clearance guide Do you need approval for the import of art (art)? Approval procedures for the import of artworks