Maple Inlaid Cigarette Humidor from Japan
Maple wood cigarette box with marquetry inlay patterns and built-in hygrometer for humidity monitoring. Specifically under HTS 4420.90.2000 for wooden cigarette boxes enhanced for tobacco storage. Marquetry relates to Chapter 44 heading for inlaid wood.
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
• Appraise inlay value separately if precious materials used; ensure hygrometer doesn't trigger instrument classification; label clearly as 'cigarette box'