Antique Oak Dining Table from Japan
A 19th-century oak dining table used in a family home in Canada for three years, showing knife marks and polish wear from daily meals. Classifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as reasonable household furniture actually used abroad by the owner and family for over one year, imported for continued personal use.
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
• Include dated photos and foreign address proof demonstrating one-year minimum use,Ensure no commercial intent—avoid multiple identical items suggesting resale