Horn Jewelry Box from Japan
A small decorative box for storing jewelry, carved from water buffalo horn with intricate patterns. Classified under HTS 9601.90.60.00 as a worked article of horn, an animal carving material, distinct from imitation jewelry in Chapter 71. The lid and base are molded and polished from solid horn.
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
• Obtain species verification for horn (e.g
• non-endangered buffalo) to comply with wildlife import regulations
• Label as 'worked horn article' and include photos showing carving details for customs inspection