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Maple Wood Chess Pieces Set from Japan

Hand-turned maple wood Staunton chess pieces with contrasting walnut bases. HTS 4420.90.8000 covers such ornamental wooden game articles not specifically toys. Weighted for stable gameplay with felted bottoms.

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

• Describe as 'collector/display chessmen' if over 3" height to avoid toy status

• Set packaging with board excluded prevents game set classification

• Wood species certification for multiple woods in set