Mahogany Elephant Wood Carving from Japan
An intricately carved wooden elephant figurine made from mahogany, a tropical hardwood. Classified under HTS 4420.11.00 for statuettes and ornaments of tropical wood, this piece is purely decorative. Popular in exotic home decor collections.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain precise species identification certificate; mahogany variants like Swietenia may need CITES Appendix II permits
• Declare exact wood content on commercial invoice to prevent reclassification during inspection