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Bone Cutting and Milling Tool for Handles from Japan

Specialized miller for shaping animal bone into knife handles and ornamental pieces through precise cutting. Classifies in HTS 8465.92.00.91 for bone as a hard material worked by planing/milling. Used in cutlery and artisan crafting.

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

• Provide veterinary certificates for bone sourcing to meet USDA import health requirements

• Ensure machine hygiene features documented for food-contact end-use applications

• Classify as 'other' only after ruling out Chapter 82 hand tools