Wooden Gold Pan Sieve from Japan
A hand-held wooden riddle with a mesh bottom used by prospectors to sift gravel and separate gold flakes through water panning. The lightweight frame allows manual shaking over streams. Falls under HTS 9604.00.00.00 as a hand riddle for particle separation.
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 prospecting end-use declaration to distinguish from agricultural sieves and prevent misclassification
• Document wood treatment certificates to comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for wooden articles