Copper Trunk Latch for Vintage Train Luggage from Japan
Antique-style copper latches for securing trunks and chests in railway sleeping cars. HTS 8302.49.80.40 covers such copper fittings for railway vehicles.
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
• Use historical rail photos or specs to prove Section XVII vehicle suitability
• Avoid alloy misdeclaration; specify pure copper for accurate basing
• Bulk lots often reclassified; import as sets with vehicle context