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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+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

8211.92.40Higher: 29.6% vs 7.5%

If functional knife blade

Knives and blades in Chapter 82 if utilitarian.

7103.10.40.00Higher: 30.5% vs 7.5%

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