Jacobean Silver Ewer from China
An antique silver ewer from the Jacobean period (late 1600s), with fluted body and mythical beast spout. Classified in HTS 9706.10.00.20 as silverware over 250 years, per Chapter 97 for original antiques. Ewers were used for ceremonial washing in historic settings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Consult APHA export licenses if from UK/EU to ensure legal export of cultural goods
• Photograph hallmarks and engravings for customs records before shipping
• Separate frames or stands if not integral, as oversized frames classify separately per Chapter notes