Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Set from China
A complete antique tea service from the Edwardian period (circa 1905), including teapot, cream jug, and sugar bowl, hallmarked sterling silver with engraved motifs. Classified under HTS 9706.90.00 as 'other' antiques over 100 years, valued for historical silver craftsmanship rather than bullion content.
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
• Include hallmarked photos and expert valuation proving antique status and silver purity for customs verification
• File prior notice via ACE system for cultural artifacts; avoid melting declarations that trigger metal tariffs
• Check country-of-origin restrictions; some nations require export licenses for antique silver