Georgian Silver Teapot from 1740 from China
An ornate Georgian-era silver teapot hallmarked 1740, featuring chased decoration and ebony handle. It falls under HTS 9706.10.00 as an antique metalware exceeding 250 years, separate from current silver hollowware.
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
• Include hallmarked assay certificates to verify age and silver content for customs valuation
• Declare fully to avoid cultural heritage restrictions under UNESCO conventions
• Insure against theft, as antique silver is high-value and prone to smuggling flags