Gypsum Handicraft Plaque from Japan
Decorative wall plaques made from molded gypsum plaster, featuring religious or folk art motifs. Hand-painted finishes for retail sale. Falls under HTS 6809.90.00.00 for plaster decorative articles.
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
• Retail packaging emphasizes consumer goods status vs. industrial
• Hand-painted elements don't change principal plaster material
• Avoid Chapter 97 art classification without named artist attribution