Hand-Carved Vegetable Ivory Chess Pieces from Japan
Chess set pieces meticulously carved from vegetable ivory (tagua nuts), a sustainable alternative to ivory. Falls under 9602.00.5080 for worked vegetable carving materials, distinct from toys in Chapter 95.
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
• Provide photos and material specs to distinguish from plastic toys (Chapter 95 excluded by chapter note)
• Declare as 'worked tagua nut' with CITES documentation if applicable for palm products