Venetian Glass Chandelier circa 1700 from China
An elaborate hand-blown Venetian glass chandelier from around 1700, with armada drops and candle arms. Classified HTS 9706.10.00 for antique lighting fixtures over 250 years.
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
• Disassemble for shipping and document reassembly instructions
• Insure heavily due to high breakage risk in transit
• Confirm no electrical wiring disqualifies antique status