19th Century Persian Carpet from China
Hand-knotted antique Persian carpet from the late 1800s, wool pile on wool foundation with classic Herati pattern, over 100 years old. Classified in HTS 9706.90.00 as 'other' antiques, valued for cultural and historical textile artistry.
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
• Require professional rug appraisal with weave analysis confirming pre-1924 origin
• Clean thoroughly before import to prevent pest declarations; declare exact dimensions
• US Customs may require cultural property export permits from Iran