Ornate Office Paperweight Sculpture from Japan
A sculpted glass paperweight shaped like a nautical ship, with internal air bubbles, valued at $32 for office desk use. Falls under HTS 7013.49.60.90 as other office-purpose glassware over $5 each. Its functional office role and decorative artistry align with the heading.
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 office end-use to prevent reclassification as indoor decoration; confirm no metal coatings affecting transparency per chapter notes; use detailed valuations for high-end items