9-Foot Upside-Down PVC Artificial Christmas Tree from Japan
Innovative 9-foot upside-down artificial Christmas tree made of PVC branches hanging from a plastic ceiling mount. HTS 9505.10.4010 applies to this plastic festive novelty for Christmas. Maximizes floor space for gifts underneath.
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
• Document unique design as Christmas-specific; ensure mount is plastic-dominant
• Pitfall: ceiling feature leading to Chapter 94 misclassification as lighting parts