Hand-Carved Soapstone Keychain from Japan
A small keychain featuring a miniature animal figure carved from soapstone, a soft mineral carving material suitable for detailed work. The stone is polished to a smooth finish and attached to a metal ring. Classified under 9602.00.50 as worked mineral carving material.
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%
Import Tips
• Include geological sourcing documentation to prove soapstone qualifies as mineral carving material per heading 9602 notes
• Avoid common pitfalls like classifying as toy keychains (9503) by emphasizing decorative carving purpose
• Ensure weight declarations are accurate for duty calculations on small, low-value items