William and Mary Silver Salver from China
An early 18th-century silver salver from the William and Mary period (circa 1690), with piecrust edges and family crest engraving. It qualifies for HTS 9706.10.00.20 as silverware over 250 years old, emphasizing its antique status in Chapter 97. Such trays were essential for serving in historic households.
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
• Include silversmith hallmarks and assay marks in documentation to substantiate age and origin
• Register with U.S
• Customs' cultural property advisor for high-value antiques to expedite clearance
• Beware of restoration; excessive modern repairs could disqualify antique status per Chapter 97 notes