Quill Letter Opener from Germany
An elegant desk accessory made from a carved porcupine quill mounted on a bone base, used to open envelopes. Falls under HTS 9601.90.60.00 as a worked article of quill and bone combination, a specified animal carving material. The quill is polished and shaped without metal parts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document quill source as non-CITES porcupine to expedite clearance; include magnification photos
• Classify as combination material if quill exceeds 30% volume
• Avoid Chapter 82 if no cutting edge; paper knives there require metal blades