Oriental Painted Paper Fan from Germany
Hand-painted oriental-style fan using thin paper mounted on lacquered sticks, precisely cut to semi-circular shape. Falls under HTS 4823.90.5000 as other shaped paper articles for hand use; painting is artisanal and subsidiary. Popular for weddings and gifts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use photos and specs to prove hand fan function over decorative wall art
• Ensure no Jacquard perforations, which go to 4823 per chapter note