Kenyan Kamba Wood Giraffe Sculpture from Japan
Towering abstract giraffe sculpture carved from mugumo wood by Kamba tribe sculptor, State Dept VP gift request. Under 9807.00.50 as diplomatic presentation symbolizing African wildlife conservation. Features characteristic elongated neck proportions.
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
• Phytosanitary certificate required; State Dept request mandatory
• Pitfall: weight misdeclaration causing freight issues