Jacobean Carved Chest (1660s) from Canada
A 17th-century Jacobean oak coffer with intricate strapwork carving and iron hinges, dating to the 1660s. Classifiable under HTS 9706.10.00.40 as furniture over 250 years old, valued for its folk art motifs and panel construction. Represents early English Renaissance storage furniture.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Inspect for woodworm; fumigate per ISPM-15 standards before export to meet agricultural quarantine rules
• Label as cultural artifact; coordinate with CBP art experts for pre-arrival review if value exceeds $10,000
• Document hinge functionality to prove integrity as complete furniture, not parts