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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Appraise inlay value separately if precious materials used; ensure hygrometer doesn't trigger instrument classification; label clearly as 'cigarette box'