Wooden Star Christmas Ornament from Japan
A handcrafted wooden star-shaped ornament designed for hanging on Christmas trees, featuring intricate carvings and a loop for ribbon attachment. It falls under HTS 9505.10.1500 as a wooden article specifically for Christmas festivities, not incorporating pearls, stones, or precious metals as major components.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the ornament is primarily wood (over 50% by weight) to avoid reclassification to plastic or metal subheadings
• Include certificates of wood origin to comply with Lacey Act requirements for imported wood products
• Label as 'Christmas ornament' to distinguish from general wooden decorations under Chapter 44