9307.00.00.00/Japanese Katana Sword/Japan

Japanese Katana Sword from Japan

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 — 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

• 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