Brass Buddha Statuette from Japan
A handcrafted statuette depicting Buddha, made entirely from brass, a base metal. It falls under HTS 8306.29.00.00 as a statuette and ornament of base metal, not electric. Commonly used for home decor or religious altars.
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
• Verify base metal composition (e.g
• brass, bronze) via assay certificates to avoid misclassification as precious metal items
• Ensure no electrical components; declare as nonelectric to stay in heading 8306
• Provide origin certificates for preferential duty rates under trade agreements like USMCA