Tropical Rosewood Buddha Ornament from Japan
A serene Buddha figure carved from Dalbergia rosewood, a tropical hardwood, serving as a decorative mantel ornament under HTS 4420.11.00.90. Its spiritual design and polished finish make it ideal for home altars or display shelves, distinctly ornamental rather than utilitarian.
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
• Obtain CITES Appendix II permit for rosewood species prior to export
• Label with exact scientific name and country of harvest for tropical wood verification
• Document ornamental intent to prevent reclassification as religious articles under other chapters