Victorian Sterling Silver Candelabra from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• 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