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Clarification on Handcrafted Tapestries as Artworks: Requirements and Classification Criteria

  • Page updated on 2025-08-13 with clarification
  • Hand-embroidered tapestries under KN number 5805 00 00 can be wall hangings with embroidery covering the base fabric
  • Considered artwork if made entirely by hand from the creator’s original and limited to eight copies
  • Wall hangings not fully covered by embroidery are not hand-embroidered tapestries
  • Such wall hangings fall under KN number 6304 00 00
  • These may include machine-printed images partially embroidered
  • Not considered artwork as they are not entirely handmade from the creator’s original

Source: www4.skatteverket.se

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