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Traveling Circus Costume Trunk from Japan

Heavy-duty, wheeled storage chest for performer costumes in traveling circuses, with locks and padding. Classified in HTS 9508.10.00.00 as an accessory principally used with traveling circuses per chapter notes.

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

• Attach inventory lists linking trunks to specific circus acts

• Avoid generic 'trunk' labeling to prevent Chapter 42 classification