Fashion Mannequin Torso from Japan
A fiberglass mannequin torso imported by fashion photographers for displaying clothing in studio photography. Essential for illustrating apparel catalogues and advertising campaigns, it meets HTS 9813.00.15 criteria as a model used solely in the photographer's establishment.
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 commercial invoice specifying 'for photography model use only' with importer's studio address
• Keep sample photos showing mannequin in advertising shoots for customs verification
• Register with CBP as professional photographer to streamline model imports