Carved Ivory Hairpin from Japan
Ornate Japanese kanzashi hairpin intricately carved from ivory with floral and phoenix motifs. As a personal accessory of worked ivory, it falls under HTS 9601.10.00.00.
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%
Import Tips
• Size under 4 inches often qualifies for personal use exemption
• Include wear documentation proving antique status
• Avoid bulk shipments triggering commercial resale suspicion