Upside-Down Artificial Christmas Tree from Japan
A novelty 8-foot upside-down artificial Christmas tree with wide top branches for unique ornament display. Classified under HTS 9505.10.50.10 despite unconventional shape, as it's marketed for Christmas festivities. Includes hanging stand.
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 marketing materials showing Christmas use to affirm classification
• Reinforce ceiling hook or stand for inverted stability
• Customs may scrutinize novelty shapes—have precedents ready