Ebony Wood Angel Figurine from Japan
A finely detailed angel statuette carved from ebony tropical hardwood, prized for its jet-black color. Classified in HTS 4420.11.00 as other ornaments of tropical wood. Perfect for religious or decorative shelving.
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
• Ebony species verification critical; Diospyros spp. often need CITES export docs
• Use padded packaging; fragile carvings prone to damage claims at customs
• Avoid selling as 'fossil wood'; true petrified wood goes to 4404