Turtle Shell Guitar Picks from Japan
Thin slices of worked shell shaped into durable guitar picks, mimicking traditional tortoise shell. Classifies under 9601.90.20.00 for shell articles, excluded from musical instruments in Chapter 92.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• CITES permit mandatory for any turtle-derived shell; use alternatives if unavailable
• Declare thickness and material tests to confirm not plastic
• Sell as 'picks' not 'instrument parts' to stay in Chapter 96