Carved Antler Knife Scales from Japan
Paired scales intricately carved from deer antler for knife handle grips, sold unassembled. HTS 9601.90.80.00 covers worked antler as animal carving material, separate from base metal parts.
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
• CITES Appendix II permit required for most antler species; include export docs
• Declare as unfinished to avoid Chapter 82 classification