Cedar Wood Keepsake Box from Japan
Aromatic cedar wood box for storing letters or mementos, with lift-out tray. Classifies under HTS 4420.90.8000 as other wooden article, leveraging cedar's natural insect-repellent properties. Hinged construction with simple latch.
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
• Cedar aroma documentation supports 'ornamental keepsake' not plain box status
• ISPM-15 compliant for wooden packaging regulations
• Specify dimensions to confirm not jewelry case size triggering 4420 specificity