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Valet Shoe Shine Kit from Japan

Professional mini shoe shine set with cream, dauber, buffing cloth, and horn applicator. For travel use under HTS 9605.00.00.00 shoe cleaning sets. Horn is vegetable carving material per notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• CITES if horn from protected species; usually synthetic

• Creams need stability testing for heat

• Keep components fixed to maintain set status