Olive Wood Holy Family Nativity Set from Germany
Hand-carved olive wood figures of Mary, Joseph, and infant Jesus from Bethlehem, suitable for tabletop nativity scenes. Classified in HTS 9505.10.30.00 for its role in Christmas religious festivities.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates for olive wood to meet USDA import requirements and prevent quarantine issues
• Document artisan origin and religious purpose to support festive classification over general woodwork
• Insure against breakage; use padded packaging for fragile carved figures during transit