Mango Wood Elephant Statuette from Japan
Hand-carved statuette of an elephant made from mango wood (Mangifera spp.), featuring intricate detailing of the trunk and tusks. This falls under HTS 4420.11.00.10 as a wooden ornament specifically of tropical mango wood, used for decorative purposes in homes or offices.
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
• Verify wood origin certification to confirm Mangifera spp. as required for this subheading
• Provide detailed carving descriptions and photos in entry documentation to distinguish from furniture
• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as Chapter 94 if it has furniture functionality