9307.00.00.00/Ceremonial Naval Cutlass/Japan

Ceremonial Naval Cutlass from Japan

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 — 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%

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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