Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase from China
A pair of 18th-century Meissen porcelain vases with blue onion pattern, crossed swords mark, over 100 years. HTS 9706.90.00.60 for other antiques like this historic porcelain. Iconic German export porcelain.
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
• Authenticate with factory marks; insure against fragility in transit
• Separate lids or bases if not original to prevent parts classification
• Declare as cultural artifact for potential duty exemptions