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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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