Bone China Elephant Statuette from Japan
A handcrafted statuette depicting a detailed elephant, made from bone chinaware with over 25% calcined bone content for exceptional translucency and strength. Fired after shaping to meet Chapter 69 requirements, it serves purely as an ornamental piece for display. Classifies under 6913.10.20.00 as a statuette of bone chinaware, not for functional use.
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
• Provide lab certification confirming ≥25% calcined bone or tricalcium phosphate content and water absorption ≤0.5% per US note standards
• Declare as ornamental only; avoid any food-service implications to prevent reclassification under tableware headings