9816.00.40/Guam Carved Tiki Wood Statue/Japan

Guam Carved Tiki Wood Statue from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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