Carved Ivory Letter Opener from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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