Ceremonial Naval Cutlass from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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