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9508.40.00.00/Portable Shadow Play Theater Kit/Japan

Portable Shadow Play Theater Kit from Japan

A lightweight, foldable screen system with backlighting and puppet slots for traditional shadow plays, used by traveling artists. Falls under HTS 9508.40.00.00 as a specialized traveling theater apparatus. Portable and performance-oriented.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Include cultural heritage documentation if applicable for reduced duties or exemptions

• Ensure lighting components meet electrical safety standards for import