Antique Brass Astrolabe 1650 from Japan
A brass astrolabe navigational instrument from 1650, engraved with celestial markings. Falls under HTS 9706.10.00 as antique scientific instrument over 250 years.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include scientific institute verification for age
• Protect engravings from corrosion in shipping
• Declare as non-functional to avoid instrument chapters