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Japanese Katana Sword

A traditional Japanese katana featuring a curved, single-edged blade forged from high-carbon steel, with a distinctive hamon temper line and wrapped tsuka handle. This item falls under tariff item 9307.00.00 as a sword, which is explicitly listed in the tariff description.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China7%β€”7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico7%β€”7%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States7%β€”7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany7%β€”7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan7%β€”7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9705.10.00Lower: Free vs 7%

If the katana is an antique over 100 years old

Collectors' pieces and antiques are excluded from Chapter 93 and fall under heading 97.05.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Check if the katana is classified as a prohibited weapon under Canadian law, especially if it is sharpened

β€’ Provide proof of origin and age for antiques

β€’ Ensure the blade is properly packaged and declared to avoid customs delays

Related Products under Tariff item 9307.00.00

Bayonet Scabbard Leather Sheath

A heavy-duty leather scabbard designed specifically for M1905 Springfield bayonets, featuring a retaining strap and belt loop. This item falls under tariff item 9307.00.00 as a sheath for a bayonet, which is explicitly covered by the tariff description.

Cavalry Saber Guard

A brass basket-style hand guard for 19th-century cavalry sabers, designed to protect the wielder's hand during mounted combat. As a part of a sword, it falls under tariff item 9307.00.00, which includes parts of swords and similar arms.

Ceremonial Naval Cutlass

A replica of the British 1912 pattern naval cutlass with a curved single-edged blade, brass guard, and wire-wrapped sharkskin grip. This cutlass is classified under tariff item 9307.00.00 as a cutlass, a type of short sword historically used by sailors.

Hunting Lance Head

A broadhead-style steel lance point designed for boar hunting spears, featuring barbs for retention after penetration. The shaft is not included, so it qualifies as a part of a lance under tariff item 9307.00.00, which covers lances and similar arms and their parts.

Lance Point Blade Tip

A replaceable forged steel point for medieval jousting lances, with a socket for shaft mounting and sharpened edges for penetration. As a component designed solely for a lance, it is classified as a part of a lance under tariff item 9307.00.00.

M9 Bayonet Sheath

A modern polymer and leather sheath for the M9 combat bayonet used with M16 rifles, featuring MOLLE straps for attachment. This item is classified under tariff item 9307.00.00 as a sheath for a bayonet, which is covered by the tariff description.