Antique 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the astrolabe is a reproduction or under 250 years old.
Direction-finding compasses and navigational instruments fall under chapter 90 when not antiques.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Document the astrolabe's age with historical references or expert analysis
• Since it is a scientific instrument, ensure it is not classified under measuring instruments (chapter 90) by proving its antique status
• CBSA may require a detailed description of the item's origin and history
Related Products under Tariff item 9706.10.00
17th Century Delft Blue Tile Panel
A hand-painted blue and white Delft tile panel from circa 1660, depicting biblical scenes from the Dutch Golden Age. Being over 250 years old, it is classified as an antique under tariff item 9706.10.00.
17th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Cabinet
A rare walnut armoire from the Louis XIV era (circa 1680s), featuring bombe-shaped doors, gilt bronze mounts, and marquetry inlays. As an antique piece of furniture over 250 years old, it is classified under tariff item 9706.10.00 for antiques of an age exceeding 250 years.
17th Century Persian Carpet Fragment
A hand-knotted silk Persian carpet fragment from the Safavid dynasty, circa 1650, with intricate floral motifs. As an antique textile over 250 years old, it falls under tariff item 9706.10.00.
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.
17th Century Silver Candelabrum
A pair of antique silver candelabra from the late 1600s, featuring intricate repoussé work and London silversmith hallmarks. As original silverware antiques exceeding 250 years in age, they are classified under tariff item 9706.10.00, which covers antiques of an age exceeding 250 years.
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Vase
A famille rose porcelain vase from the Qianlong period (mid-1700s), decorated with European scenes for export markets. Being over 250 years old, it qualifies as an antique under tariff item 9706.10.00.