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Japanese Katana Sword from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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