Deluxe Wooden Chess Set from Japan
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.
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
• 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