Plastic Christmas Tree Ornament from Japan
A lightweight, hollow plastic bauble designed to be hung on Christmas trees, often featuring glitter or painted holiday designs. It falls under HTS 9505.10.4020 as a festive article for Christmas festivities made entirely of plastics and not classified as electric tree decorations. These ornaments are mass-produced for seasonal decoration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify 100% plastic construction to avoid reclassification under glass or metal headings
• Include detailed photos and material specs in entry docs to confirm festive use
• Watch for minimum value thresholds that could shift to Chapter 39 plastics