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