Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Antiques Between 100 and 250 Years of Age (HS 970690) totaled $19.8M in August 2026, imported from 84 countries.
Importers of Antiques Between 100 and 250 Years of Age paid $244K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.21% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Antiques Between 100 and 250 Years of Age imports of $19.8M in August 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataParallel in structure to the 250-year heading, this category covers objects more than 100 but not more than 250 years old, with US tariff lines separately enumerating silverware (9706900020), furniture (9706900040), and other antiques (9706900060). The United Kingdom and France lead supply, followed by Germany, Italy, and Belgium — a supplier profile that reflects the 19th-century European decorative arts and furniture market that dominates this age bracket. Because the 100-year threshold is the boundary between antique duty-free treatment and standard dutiable goods, precise dating documentation is especially important: an object assessed as 99 years old reverts to its underlying material-based classification and may carry a meaningful duty rate.
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1.3K import shipments a month
If CBP determines the article does not meet the 100-year threshold, it will be reclassified under its material-based chapter — for example, furniture under Chapter 94 or silverware under Chapter 71 — and the applicable duty rate for that chapter will apply. The importer may also face a prior disclosure or penalty situation if the age claim was unsupported. Importers should retain robust provenance documentation before filing the entry, not after a challenge arises.
Yes. Silverware — typically flatware, hollowware, and serving pieces — is specifically enumerated under 9706900020. A silver decorative sculpture or ornamental piece that does not function as silverware would more likely fall under the residual 9706900060 line. The distinction matters because CBP may scrutinize the description on the commercial invoice; 'silverware' should not be used as a catch-all for any silver antique.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 9706
Subheading 970690 · $19.8M of $29.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9706900060 | Antiques of Age 100-250 Yrs, NESOI | $13.3M | 1.14% | 12.15% | $151K |
| 9706900040 | Furniture of An Age Exc 100 Yrs But Nt Exc 250 Yrs | $6.8M | 1.35% | 14.43% | $92K |
| 9706900020 | Silverware of An Age Exc 100 Yrs But Nt Exc 250yrs | $35K | 1.24% | 12.42% | $429 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9706900000 | Antiques of An Age 100 Years to 250 Years | $19.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$19.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$19.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $176.5M of Antiques Between 100 and 250 Years of Age and exported $293.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
United Kingdom and France together supply 70% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
86.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.21% of imports for consumption.