Polycarbonate Bookend Statuette from Germany
Elegant bookend shaped as a classical statue, molded from durable polycarbonate plastic for desktop display. Falls under HTS 3926.40.00.90 as an ornamental article despite utility, prioritizing decorative design over function. Polycarbonate monomers meet the 95% purity rule.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Emphasize artistic sculpting in invoices to justify ornamental over furniture accessory status
• Comply with CPSIA if any child-contact potential, though adult decorative use exempts
• Avoid undervaluation; compare to similar resin art market prices