Chinese Export Lacquerware Chest 1720s from Mexico
> 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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• > Provide provenance or expert authentication to confirm the chest's age
• Declare it as an antique under 9706.10.00, not as furniture, to ensure correct classification
• Be ready to show documentation of the lacquerware's historical origin to CBSA