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Pull String Pinata Sticks from Japan

Plastic or wooden sticks with strings used to release confetti from pinatas at parties. HTS 9505.90.40.00 covers these as accessories/parts for festive noisemakers and favors.

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

• Pair with pinata imports under same HTS for set classification

• Document as 'solely for festive use' per chapter note 2

• Avoid metal reinforcements that could invoke tool headings