18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Box from Mexico

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 — Mexico → 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

Test for hazardous pigments; provide export licenses from origin

Document inlay materials for species compliance

Classify whole if intact; parts to other chapters