18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Armchair from China
This antique armchair, crafted in the mid-1700s during the Chippendale period, features carved mahogany wood with cabriole legs and ball-and-claw feet. It exceeds 250 years in age, qualifying under HTS 9706.10.00.40 as antique furniture of exceptional historical value. Original patina and hand-executed details distinguish it from modern reproductions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain a professional appraisal or certificate of authenticity confirming age exceeds 250 years to support classification under 9706
• Include detailed provenance documentation tracing ownership history to avoid reclassification as modern furniture
• Ensure proper packing with climate-controlled shipping to prevent damage to fragile antique wood during transit