18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Armchair from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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