Wooden Fine-Tooth Combs from Japan
Handcrafted combs from sustainable wood like bamboo or sandalwood, featuring fine teeth for detangling wet hair. Classified under HTS 9615.19.20.00 for combs valued not over $4.50 per gross, distinct from wooden articles in other chapters. Primarily for personal grooming, not carving materials.
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
• Provide certificates of origin for wood sourcing to comply with Lacey Act declarations for imported wood products
• Document gross valuation precisely; undervaluation leads to CBP audits and penalties
• Ensure no chemical treatments that could trigger pesticide residue testing