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