Polished Ivory Name Seal from Japan
Custom engraved name seal or chop carved from ivory, polished to high gloss for official document stamping in East Asian cultures. Falls under worked ivory articles of HTS 9601.10.00.00.
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
• Engrave import markings before entry to meet country-of-origin rules
• Pair with digital scans of engravings for customs verification
• Avoid shipping during peak ban enforcement periods like wildlife conferences