Polycarbonate Bookend Statuette from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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