Plastic Santa Claus Figurine from Japan
A molded plastic statue depicting Santa Claus, typically 6-12 inches tall, used as a tabletop decoration during Christmas season. Classified in HTS 9505.10.40 due to its plastic construction and exclusive use in Christmas festivities.
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
• Provide festive context in invoices (e.g
• 'Christmas decoration') to distinguish from general plastic toys under 9503
• Ensure no electronic components that might trigger classification as lighted articles
• Batch imports by holiday season to consolidate shipments and minimize storage duties