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Snakeskin Cigarette Case from Japan

Slim case for 20 cigarettes made from exotic snakeskin reptile leather with magnetic closure. HTS 4202.31.30.00 covers such pocket/handbag containers of reptile leather.

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

• CITES Appendix II typically required for most snakeskin species

• Prove 'normally carried in pocket' via marketing materials

• Separate tobacco pouches if sold as sets to avoid grouping