19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock from China
An ornate 19th-century French clock featuring ormolu (gilt bronze) casework and intricate detailing, exceeding 100 years in age. Classified under HTS 9706.90.00.60 as an antique of an age exceeding 100 years, not covered by other specific headings in Chapter 97. It represents historical craftsmanship from the Napoleonic era.
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 authentication certificates or expert appraisals proving age exceeding 100 years to avoid reclassification
• Comply with cultural property import regulations; declare provenance to prevent customs holds
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient documentation leading to seizure under heritage protection laws