Tendon Whip Core from Japan
Flexible core plaited from animal tendons for handmade whips. Classified in HTS 4206.00.90.00 as tendon article, prior to full assembly. Used in equestrian or decorative whips.
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
• Salt-cure documentation prevents spoilage claims at entry
• Differentiate from finished whips under 6602
• Common issue: undervaluing artisanal labor costs