Hand-Carved Ivory Netuke Figure from Japan
Traditional Japanese netuke toggle carved from ivory depicting mythical creatures, used historically to secure inro pouches. It qualifies as 'articles of ivory' under HTS 9601.10.00.00 due to the skilled workmanship transforming raw ivory.
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
• Include provenance records tracing to pre-ban sources for auction house acceptance
• Use specialized ivory appraisers for accurate valuation declarations
• Beware of fakes—optical microscopy tests distinguish ivory from resin substitutes