French Ormolu Mantel Clock 1765 from China
An 18th-century French ormolu-mounted mantel clock with enamel dial from 1765, featuring rococo gilt bronze. HTS 9706.10.00 covers it as an antique timepiece over 250 years old.
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
• Include mechanism inspection reports to confirm non-functional antique status
• Avoid working clocks, as they may reclassify as functional under Chapter 91
• Declare gold content accurately for ormolu valuation