Deluxe Wooden Chess Set

A premium chess game featuring a special designed folding wooden board with carved Staunton-style chess pieces stored inside. This falls under HTS 9504.90.60.00 as a classic board game played on a board of special design, including the board and pieces as parts thereof. Ideal for retail sale in its compact packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9503.00.00Same rate: 10%

If marketed primarily as a child's toy

Smaller, plastic sets intended for young children may classify under toys in heading 9503 rather than parlor games.

4421.99.60.00Higher: 15.1% vs 10%

If imported as wooden articles without game pieces

Boards alone without pieces or game intent classify as other wooden articles, not games.

7117.90Higher: 21% vs 10%

If containing imitation jewelry elements like decorative stones

Significant precious stone content shifts to imitation jewelry if not minor constituent per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the board qualifies as 'special design' per HTS notes; generic surfaces may shift classification

Include detailed packing lists specifying board, pieces, and any combo elements for customs clearance

Label fiber content if wooden; ensure retail packaging meets GRI 3(b) for combined sets