18th Century French Louis XV Armchair from China
This antique armchair, crafted around 1750, features carved mahogany wood with original upholstery and cabriole legs typical of Louis XV style. It qualifies under HTS 9706.90.00.40 as furniture exceeding 100 years old, recognized for its historical and artistic value as an original period piece.
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
• Obtain expert authentication and appraisal certificate proving age exceeds 100 years to avoid reclassification
• Comply with cultural property import regulations; declare provenance documentation at entry
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient photos or condition reports leading to customs holds