Bamboo Paper Hand Fan from Japan
A traditional hand fan made from thin paper stretched over bamboo ribs, cut to a specific fan shape for manual waving to create airflow. It falls under HTS 4823.90.5000 as a hand fan classified as an 'other article' of paper, cut to size or shape, designed for personal cooling. These are typically lightweight and decorative, often featuring printed patterns.
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
• Verify the fan is primarily paper-based with minimal non-paper components to avoid reclassification under plastics or wood headings
• Provide detailed material composition documentation, including fiber content, to confirm it qualifies as a paper article