Victorian Rosewood Writing Desk from China
An antique Victorian-era writing desk crafted from rosewood, featuring intricate hand-carved details and brass fittings, dating back to the 1870s. It falls under HTS 9706.90.00 as an antique exceeding 100 years old, classified as 'other' cultural articles not specifically covered by preceding headings in Chapter 97. Its historical craftsmanship and age distinguish it from modern furniture.
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
• Obtain authentication certificate from a qualified appraiser verifying age exceeds 100 years to comply with HTS 9706 requirements
• Prepare detailed provenance documentation tracing ownership history to avoid customs reclassification as modern goods
• Declare cultural property status; be aware of US import restrictions under CPIA for items over 100 years