Mahogany Ballet Barricade Prop from Japan
A sectioned mahogany wood barricade used in ballet performances to represent crowd barriers or ruins. It qualifies under HTS 4421.99.93.00 for ballet properties and scenery sets. The prop is designed for easy assembly on stage.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if mahogany species are restricted; document as 'non-structural props' for building code exemptions; avoid bundling with unrelated wood to prevent averaging duties