18th Century French Louis XV Armchair from Mexico
An 18th-century French Louis XV armchair, handcrafted around 1750 from carved mahogany with original upholstery and cabriole legs. It qualifies as an antique of an age exceeding 100 years under tariff item 9706.90.00, which covers antiques not elsewhere specified in Chapter 97.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the armchair is genuinely over 100 years old; keep provenance documents, appraisals, or expert certificates to present to the CBSA
• Be aware that the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) tariff rate applies, but verify if a preferential rate under a free trade agreement is available
• Declare the item accurately as an antique to avoid misclassification penalties