Medieval Knight's Longsword from Japan
A functional replica of a medieval European longsword with a double-edged 40-inch blade, cruciform guard, and leather-wrapped grip for two-handed use. It qualifies under HTS 9307.00.00.00 as a sword, encompassing historical and replica bladed arms. Includes a wooden scabbard with metal fittings.
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%
Import Tips
• Specify if battle-ready or stage prop to guide valuation; use padded shipping for fragile historical replicas
• Include material specs (e.g
• 5160 spring steel) and avoid generic 'toy' labeling which could trigger reclassification
• For EU imports, check REACH compliance on leather and metal components