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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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