18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Armchair from China
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.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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