Sculpey Oven-Bake Clay from Japan
Sculpey is a polymer-based modeling paste that hardens when baked, popular for children's crafts and detailed figurines. It qualifies for HTS 3407.00.20.00 as a modeling paste for amusement, with its soft, dough-like consistency before curing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include baking instructions and curing specs in import docs to clarify it's a modeling compound, not finished plastic
• Check for VOC emissions compliance under TSCA for polymer pastes entering the US market
• Use retail set descriptions if including tools, but classify primarily by paste content to stay in 3407