9706.90.00.60/19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock/Japan

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock from Japan

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 — Japan → 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
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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

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9706.90.00.60