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Decorative Wooden Powder Compact Case from Japan

A wooden compact for face powder or pills, covered in patterned paper with mirror inside, sized for handbags. HTS 4202.39.20.00 covers it as a powder case of wood mainly paper-covered, pocket/handbag carried. Matches 'similar containers' description.

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

• Declare mirror as minor fitting; precious metal frames risk Chapter 71 reclass per note 3(B)

• Ensure no fur/artificial fur linings, excluded to Chapter 43

• Provide samples for CBP if 'essential character' questioned between wood/paper