Japanese Katana Sword from China

A traditional Japanese katana features a curved, single-edged blade forged from high-carbon steel, with a distinctive hamon temper line and wrapped tsuka handle. It falls under HTS 9307.00.00.00 as a sword, a bladed melee weapon designed for cutting and thrusting in combat. The full tang construction and scabbard (saya) are integral to its classification.

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

Verify blade material and construction complies with import regulations; provide certificates of authenticity for antique or collectible status to avoid restrictions

Declare total value including scabbard; ensure proper packaging to prevent blade damage during shipping

Check country-specific blade length limits and obtain any required cultural heritage export permits from origin country