Georgian Brass Candelabra from China
Pair of antique Georgian brass candelabras from the 1780s, with seven arms each, cast and chased decoration typical of the period. HTS 9706.90.00 covers this as 'other' antiques exceeding 100 years, emphasizing historical lighting fixtures over functional modern use.
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 dated assay certificates and historical context to substantiate age claim during entry
• Separate from modern electric conversions; declare as purely antique to prevent Chapter 94 reclassification
• Insure against damage; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits on cultural items