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
12.7%
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
• 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