Hand-Carved Vegetable Ivory Chess Pieces from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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