Carved Alabaster Lamp Base from Japan
An intricately carved base for table lamps, fashioned from solid alabaster to allow light diffusion through its natural translucency. Classified under HTS 6802.91.30.00 as a worked alabaster article for building or monumental use, not excluded under Chapter 94 for complete luminaires.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare as 'stone article' not 'lamp part' to prevent shifts to Chapter 94; include photos showing incompleteness
• Obtain material test reports confirming alabaster composition, as misidentification leads to higher marble duties
• Watch for set sales with electrical components, which may trigger heading 9405 classification