Bone China Rooster Sculpture from Japan
Lifelike bone china sculpture of a rooster, hand-painted with glossy glazes over a fired translucent body containing calcined bone for durability. Purely decorative for tabletops or cabinets, not functional. Meets 6913.10.20.00 as ornamental bone chinaware statuette.
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
• Document firing process >800°C to comply with Chapter 69 note (b) exclusion avoidance
• Use invoices specifying 'ornamental statuette' to prevent misclassification as kitchenware