18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Box from China
Qianlong era lacquerware box with mother-of-pearl inlay, over 100 years, for European market. HTS 9706.90.00.60 as other antique Oriental art. Exemplifies Chinoiserie trade goods.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Test for hazardous pigments; provide export licenses from origin
• Document inlay materials for species compliance
• Classify whole if intact; parts to other chapters