Leather Bookmark from Japan
Thin strip of vegetable-tanned leather with tassel, designed to mark pages in books. It qualifies under 4205.00.80.00 for miscellaneous leather goods not resembling apparel or cases.
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
• Label as 'other leather articles' not stationery to avoid Chapter 48; test for metal content if embellished
• Avoid declaring as toy if marketed to children