Victorian Sterling Silver Candelabra

Pair of ornate five-arm sterling silver candelabras from 1875, featuring repoussé decoration and maker's marks from London silversmiths, standing 24 inches tall. Classified in HTS 9706.90.00.20 due to exceeding 100 years as antique silver household articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9403.50.60.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If frames or mounts are wood/metal dominant

Antique wooden furniture with silver elements classified by principal material in Chapter 94, not as silverware.

7113.19.50Higher: 23% vs 17.5%

If designed primarily as ornamental jewelry rather than tableware

Silver articles of jewelry character fall under Chapter 71, excluding functional antique silverware.

9705Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If part of an archaeological collection

Excavated historical artifacts classified under 9705 as archaeological specimens, not general antiques.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide assay certificates confirming sterling silver purity and detailed hallmark analysis to prevent misclassification as jewelry

Use insured shipping with climate control; U.S

Customs may inspect for cultural heritage restrictions under CPIA

Avoid common error of separating matching pairs—declare as a set to maintain antique silverware integrity