Indian Hand-Carved Sandalwood Elephant Statue from Japan
Intricately carved life-size elephant statue from aromatic sandalwood, gift from Indian artisan to Vice President. Enters under 9807.00.50 per State Department request, representing India's spiritual elephant symbolism in Hinduism. Exemplifies master woodworking craftsmanship.
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 CITES documentation for sandalwood; State Dept request mandatory
• Common issue: missing phytosanitary certificates causing delays