Ceremonial Naval Cutlass from China
A replica of the British 1912 pattern naval cutlass with a curved single-edged blade, brass guard, and wire-wrapped sharkskin grip. Falls under HTS 9307.00.00.00 as a cutlass, a type of short sword used historically by sailors in boarding actions. Supplied with black leather scabbard.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.2%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document as 'ceremonial' to distinguish from functional weapons; ensure scabbard is included in declaration
• Comply with maritime heritage laws if exporting from UK or similar; use corrosion-resistant packaging
• Avoid importing in bulk without end-user certificates to prevent resale restrictions