Brass Letter Opener from Japan
Executive-style letter opener with brass handle and stainless blade. Under HTS 7419.80.50 as copper (brass) article; blade secondary material. Desk accessory blending utility and luxury.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Brass handle predominates; declare as article of copper alloy
• Blade integration doesn't shift to Chapter 82 if not primary function
• Corporate gifting requires proper country-of-melt documentation