Chapter 9706 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 97.06
17th Century Queen Anne Walnut Lowboy
> A late 17th-century Queen Anne walnut lowboy dresser with cabriole legs and oyster veneer. Its verified age of over 250 years qualifies it as an antique under tariff item 9706.10.00, which covers articles of an age exceeding 250 years.
9706.10.0018th Century Chippendale Mahogany Armchair
> A mid-18th-century Chippendale mahogany armchair with carved details and ball-and-claw feet. Its age exceeding 250 years places it under tariff item 9706.10.00 for antiques, rather than under modern furniture classifications.
9706.10.00Antique Brass Astrolabe 1650
> A brass astrolabe from 1650, engraved with celestial markings, used as a navigational instrument. As an antique scientific instrument over 250 years old, it falls under tariff item 9706.10.00.
9706.10.00Baroque Ivory Carving 1710
> A Baroque-style ivory religious carving from 1710 depicting a saint with intricate folds. Its age over 250 years qualifies it under tariff item 9706.10.00, though CITES restrictions on ivory must be considered.
9706.10.00Chinese Export Lacquerware Chest 1720s
> A chinoiserie lacquerware chest from the early 1720s, decorated with gold landscapes for European export. As a wooden article over 250 years old, it falls under tariff item 9706.10.00 for antiques.
9706.10.00Dutch Delftware Tile Panel from 1680
> A blue-and-white Delftware tile panel from around 1680 depicting biblical scenes. Its age exceeding 250 years places it under tariff item 9706.10.00 as an antique, not as contemporary ceramic tiles.
9706.10.00English Brass Candelabra 1670
> A pair of Restoration-period English brass candelabra from 1670 with twisted columns and drip pans. As antique metal lighting over 250 years old, they fall under tariff item 9706.10.00.
9706.10.00French Ormolu Mantel Clock 1765
> An 18th-century French ormolu-mounted mantel clock with enamel dial from 1765, featuring rococo gilt bronze. Its age over 250 years qualifies it under tariff item 9706.10.00 as an antique timepiece.
9706.10.00Georgian Silver Teapot from 1740
> A Georgian-era silver teapot hallmarked 1740 with chased decoration and an ebony handle. As antique silverware exceeding 250 years, it falls under tariff item 9706.10.00.
9706.10.00Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Jar 1660
> A tin-glazed maiolica albarello jar from 1660 Italy, inscribed with herbal motifs for apothecary use. Its age exceeding 250 years places it under tariff item 9706.10.00 as an antique ceramic vessel.
9706.10.00Louis XIV Giltwood Mirror 1690
> A bombé giltwood mirror from Louis XIV period France, circa 1690, with a cresting cartouche. As an antique framed mirror over 250 years old, it falls under tariff item 9706.10.00.
9706.10.00Meissen Porcelain Figurine circa 1720
> A hand-painted Meissen porcelain figurine of a harlequin from around 1720, embodying early European porcelain artistry. Its age over 250 years qualifies it under tariff item 9706.10.00, excluding it from modern ceramics chapters.
9706.10.00Persian Qashqai Rug 1685
> A hand-knotted Persian Qashqai tribal rug from 1685 with geometric patterns in wool and natural dyes. As an antique textile over 250 years old, it falls under tariff item 9706.10.00.
9706.10.00Spanish Colonial Silver Chalice 1725
> A silver chalice from Spanish colonial Peru, dated 1725, with embossed religious motifs. Its age exceeding 250 years places it under tariff item 9706.10.00 as antique religious silverware.
9706.10.00Venetian Glass Chandelier circa 1700
> An elaborate hand-blown Venetian glass chandelier from around 1700 with armada drops and candle arms. As an antique lighting fixture over 250 years old, it falls under tariff item 9706.10.00.
9706.90.0018th Century Chinese Export Porcelain
An antique Chinese export porcelain plate set from the Qianlong era (1760s), featuring blue and white famille rose decoration. This set exceeds 100 years in age and qualifies as an antique under tariff item 9706.90.00, not being a mass-produced reproduction.
9706.90.0019th Century Persian Carpet
A hand-knotted antique Persian carpet from the late 1800s, with a wool pile on a wool foundation and a classic Herati pattern. Over 100 years old, it qualifies as an antique under tariff item 9706.90.00, valued for its cultural and historical significance.
9706.90.00Antique French Bronze Sculpture
A 19th-century French bronze sculpture of a mythological figure, with a patinated finish and mounted on a marble base, dated to the 1880s. It exceeds 100 years in age and is not a mass-produced reproduction, qualifying under tariff item 9706.90.00.
9706.90.00Antique Leather-Bound Book Collection
A set of 19th-century leather-bound first edition books, all over 100 years old. These qualify as antiques under tariff item 9706.90.00, being of historical and cultural value.
9706.90.00Antique Oak Chest
A 17th-18th century oak coffer chest with iron hinges and carved panels, over 100 years old. It qualifies as an antique under tariff item 9706.90.00, being a piece of historical furniture.
9706.90.00Art Deco Porcelain Vase
An antique Art Deco porcelain vase produced around 1925 by a renowned French maker, featuring hand-painted enamel scenes and a gold rim. It exceeds 100 years in age and qualifies under tariff item 9706.90.00 as an antique, distinct from mass-produced items.
9706.90.00Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Set
A complete antique tea service from the Edwardian period (circa 1905), including a teapot, cream jug, and sugar bowl, hallmarked sterling silver with engraved motifs. Over 100 years old, it qualifies under tariff item 9706.90.00 as an antique.
9706.90.00Empire Period Ormolu Clock
An antique French Empire ormolu and marble clock from the 1810s. It exceeds 100 years in age and qualifies under tariff item 9706.90.00 as an antique, not being a mass-produced reproduction.
9706.90.00Georgian Brass Candelabra
A pair of antique Georgian brass candelabras from the 1780s, with seven arms each, cast and chased decoration typical of the period. Over 100 years old, they qualify under tariff item 9706.90.00 as antiques.
9706.90.00Georgian Silver Candlesticks
A pair of antique Georgian silver candlesticks from the 1790s. They exceed 100 years in age and qualify under tariff item 9706.90.00 as antiques, being of historical and cultural value.
9706.90.00Regency Gilt Mirror
An antique Regency convex giltwood mirror circa 1815, with an eagle crest motif. It exceeds 100 years in age and qualifies under tariff item 9706.90.00 as an antique, being a piece of historical furniture.
9706.90.00Regency Mahogany Bookcase
An antique Regency mahogany bookcase circa 1810, with ebony inlays, reeded columns, and adjustable shelves. Over 100 years old, it qualifies under tariff item 9706.90.00 as an antique, highlighting period cabinetmaking techniques.
9706.90.00Victorian Brass Bedstead
An antique Victorian brass bed frame from the 1870s, with knob finials. It exceeds 100 years in age and qualifies under tariff item 9706.90.00 as an antique, being a piece of historical furniture.
9706.90.00Victorian Rosewood Writing Desk
An antique Victorian-era writing desk crafted from rosewood, featuring intricate hand-carved details and brass fittings, dating back to the 1870s. It exceeds 100 years in age and qualifies under tariff item 9706.90.00 as an antique.
9706.90.00Victorian Walnut Wardrobe
A large antique Victorian walnut wardrobe from the 1860s, with mirrored doors, carved crest rail, and interior drawers. Over 100 years old, it qualifies under tariff item 9706.90.00 as an antique.