Baroque Walnut Daybed (1690) from China
An opulent Baroque walnut daybed from 1690, with scrolled arms, ball-turned legs, and caned seat sections. Its verified age over 250 years fits HTS 9706.10.00.40 for antique furniture. Exemplifies continental European craftsmanship of the late 17th century.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Replace cane only if deteriorated; declare any repairs to assess impact on antique purity
• Insure comprehensively; high-value items benefit from formal entry with bond
• Use acid-free wrapping to protect fabrics if present, preventing dye migration