Antique Georgian Silver Tea Service from Canada

A complete 18th-century English tea service comprising teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, and tray, handcrafted from sterling silver with intricate chasing and hallmarks dating to 1790. This set qualifies under HTS 9706.90.00.20 as antique silverware exceeding 100 years of age, valued for its historical craftsmanship rather than modern utility.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain expert authentication and appraisal from a certified antiques specialist to verify age exceeding 100 years and silver content for customs declaration

Include high-resolution photos, hallmarks documentation, and provenance records to support antique classification and avoid reclassification as modern silverware

Declare appraised value accurately; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits or penalties under cultural property import rules