Quill Letter Opener from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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