Guam Carved Tiki Wood Statue from China
Hand-carved wooden tiki statue featuring traditional Chamorro designs, purchased from a Guam artisan market during a vacation visit. This personal souvenir qualifies under HTS 9816.00.40 as it was acquired in Guam as an incident of the traveler's physical presence there and imported for personal use upon return to the mainland US.
Duty Rate — China → United States
11.5%
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
• Retain original purchase receipt showing Guam origin and retail value under $1,000 aggregate; declare as personal souvenir at CBP inspection; avoid commercial packaging that suggests resale intent