Carved Ivory Hairpin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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