Aztec Obsidian Blade

Polished obsidian blade from Tenochtitlan sacrificial context, razor-sharp edge preserved. Archaeological under HTS 9705.10.00.10 per note 1. Ritual tool for Mesoamerican ceremonies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8211.92.40Lower: 14.6% vs 17.5%

If functional knife blade

Knives and blades in Chapter 82 if utilitarian.

7103.10.40.00Higher: 28% vs 17.5%

If as unworked precious stone

Obsidian as semiprecious in Chapter 71 without provenance.

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Import Tips & Compliance

INAH concession paperwork for Aztec exports

Secure packaging for fragile volcanic glass

Declare as cultural, not weapon, to avoid Chapter 93