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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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