Hand-Painted Wooden Nutcracker Christmas Figure from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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