Edwardian Brass Bedstead from China
A 1905 English brass bed frame with detailed castings, fully over 100 years old. Falls under HTS 9706.90.00.60 as an antique metal bedstead. Represents Art Nouveau influences in bedroom furnishings.
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
• Disassemble for shipping; declare metal alloy to check lead content
• Use condition reports to justify fair market value for duty calculation
• Avoid upholstery additions that could reclassify as modern bedding