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Carved Ivory Letter Opener from Germany

Executive desk accessory with ivory handle intricately carved and brass blade, used for opening envelopes. The worked ivory handle portion determines HTS 9601.10.00.00 classification.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Separate blade/handle declarations if possible for material-specific duties

• Dull blade edges prevent weapon classification

• Corporate gift sets require unified valuation statements