Wicker Wood Fruit Bowl from Japan
Shallow, round bowl intricately woven from narrow wood strips for displaying fruits on tables. It qualifies for HTS 4602.19.35.00 as wickerwork of wood plaiting materials formed directly into shape, per Chapter 46 exclusion of processed items.
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
• Ensure material strips are unspun and suitable for plaiting as defined in Chapter notes; test samples if disputed
• Use invoices specifying 'wickerwork, not furniture' to avoid Chapter 94 scrutiny