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18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Armchair

This antique armchair, crafted in the Chippendale style during the mid-1700s, features carved mahogany wood with cabriole legs and ball-and-claw feet. It qualifies for HTS 9706.10.00 as it exceeds 250 years in age, classifying it as an antique furniture piece rather than modern reproduction furniture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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9401.61Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If age documentation shows less than 250 years

Furniture under 250 years falls into Chapter 94 as modern or recent wooden seating, not antiques.

9706Same rate: 17.5%

If authenticated age is over 100 but under 250 years

Antiques exceeding 100 years but not 250 are classified in the broader 9706.21 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain expert authentication and age certification from qualified appraisers to prove the item exceeds 250 years

Comply with cultural property import regulations; declare under Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act if applicable

Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying restored pieces—originality must be documented to prevent reclassification