9602.00.50.80/Hand-Carved Vegetable Ivory Chess Pieces/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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