17th Century Queen Anne Walnut Lowboy from China
A classic Queen Anne style lowboy dresser from the late 1600s, made of walnut with cabriole legs and oyster veneer. Classified under HTS 9706.10.00 due to its age surpassing 250 years, distinguishing it from contemporary furniture reproductions.
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
• Provide provenance records and CITES certification if featuring exotic woods like walnut from protected sources
• Use professional packing for fragile antiques to prevent damage claims during transit
• Consult CBP for pre-import rulings to confirm antique status and avoid duties on undervalued items