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
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
• 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