Hand-Painted Wooden Nutcracker Christmas Figure from Japan
Traditional German-style wooden nutcracker soldier ornament, hand-painted for Christmas display, with functional lever mechanism. Classified as wooden Christmas ornament under HTS 9505.10.1500.
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
• Paint must be minor constituent; test for lead content per CPSIA if targeting US retail
• Provide assembly instructions if partially assembled to avoid parts classification
• Seasonal import timing helps qualify for temporary duty reductions