Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years
6 declarable lines
Heading 9706 covers antiques, meaning articles of an age exceeding 100 years. It splits first by age: articles over 250 years old go in 9706.10, and all other antiques over 100 years but not over 250 years go in 9706.90. Each age group is then split by article type into silverware, furniture, and other, and all six declarable lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Antique silver teapot more than 250 years old
- Antique wooden chair more than 250 years old
- Antique silver flatware set more than 250 years old
- Antique mahogany dining table around 150 years old
- Antique silver candlesticks around 150 years old
- Antique wooden cabinet around 150 years old
- Antique glass or ceramic decorative object over 100 years old
How to choose the right subheading
- Age of the article: it must exceed 100 years to fall in heading 9706 at all.
- Age subheading: over 250 years goes in 9706.10, and over 100 but not over 250 years goes in 9706.90.
- Article type: silverware, furniture, or other, which sets the last two digits of the code.
- Whether the article is a painting, sculpture, print, or collector piece that belongs to another heading in chapter 97.
Often confused with
- Heading 9701Hand-painted oil painting over 100 years old
Paintings and pastels executed entirely by hand are classified in 9701, not as antiques.
- Heading 9703Original bronze sculpture over 100 years old
Original sculptures and statuary go in 9703 regardless of age.
- Heading 9705Old coin or medal
Numismatic collector pieces are covered by 9705.
- Heading 9403Wooden table made 30 years ago
It does not meet the 100-year age requirement, so it stays in ordinary furniture headings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for antique silverware over 250 years old?
It is 9706.10.00.20, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on antique furniture between 100 and 250 years old?
Antique furniture in that age range is classified under 9706.90.00.40, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify an antique over 100 years old that is not silverware or furniture?
If it is over 250 years old, use 9706.10.00.60; if it is over 100 but not over 250 years old, use 9706.90.00.60. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 9706
- 9706.10.00.20Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years / Of an age exceeding 250 years / SilverwareFree
- 9706.10.00.40Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years / Of an age exceeding 250 years / FurnitureFree
- 9706.10.00.60Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years / Of an age exceeding 250 years / OtherFree
- 9706.90.00.20Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years / SilverwareFree
- 9706.90.00.40Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years / FurnitureFree
- 9706.90.00.60Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years / OtherFree