Restoration Silver Soup Tureen from China
A large silver soup tureen from the Restoration era (1660s-1680s), with domed lid, lion finial, and shell handles. It meets HTS 9706.10.00.20 criteria for silverware antiques exceeding 250 years. These centerpieces highlight Baroque opulence in silver craftsmanship.
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
• Declare accurate value based on auction comps; undervaluation risks penalties
• Ensure no radioactive testing residues if scientifically dated
• Bundle with matching ladle only if sold as integral set to maintain classification