Victorian Era Silver Tea Service from China
A complete 1880s British silver tea set including teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl, hallmarked and over 100 years old. Falls under HTS 9706.90.00.60 as 'other' antiques exceeding 100 years, distinct from modern silverware. Exemplifies Victorian decorative arts with engraved motifs.
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
• Provide hallmarked proof and age verification; separate frames or stands if not integral
• Check for endangered species materials (e.g
• ivory inlays) requiring CITES permits
• Document full set composition to prevent disassembly claims during customs valuation