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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of antiques over 100 years old (SITC 89660) totaled $25.1M in April 2026, traded with 70 countries.
Importers of Antiques Over 100 Years Old paid $1.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.6% on $15.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Antiques Over 100 Years Old imports of $25.1M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAge authentication is the defining classification requirement for antiques under this heading: goods must demonstrably exceed 100 years in age to qualify, and CBP may request appraisals, provenance documentation, or expert certification to support the claim. Duty treatment is generally favorable for qualifying antiques, but the burden of proof rests with the importer, making thorough documentation essential before shipment. Importers should also be aware that certain antiques — particularly those incorporating ivory, tortoiseshell, or other regulated materials — may require separate permits under CITES or US domestic wildlife law irrespective of their antique status.
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CBP commonly requests independent appraisals from recognized experts, auction house records, provenance letters, or certificates from recognized antique dealers or institutions. The documentation should establish both the item's age and its chain of custody; without credible evidence, CBP may reclassify the goods into a higher-duty category.
Not automatically. While some CITES provisions include antique exemptions for items over a specified age, those exemptions are species- and material-specific and require their own documentation. Antiques containing elephant ivory, for example, face strict US domestic restrictions under the Endangered Species Act that apply regardless of age classification.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $14.8M | $9.4M | -$5.4M |
| FRANCE | $3.8M | $9.5M | +$5.6M |
| HONG KONG | $5K | $5.8M | +$5.8M |
| BELGIUM | $933K | $4.5M | +$3.6M |
| JAPAN | $912K | $2.4M | +$1.4M |
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