Bibles, testaments, prayer books and other religious books
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Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 4901.99.00.40
King James Version Bible
The King James Version Bible is a classic English translation of the Holy Bible, printed on paper with numbered pages in a bound format suitable for reading and study. It falls under HTS 4901.99.0040 as a religious book containing sacred scriptures central to Christian worship and devotion. This classification applies to complete printed books devoted primarily to religious texts rather than advertising or illustrations alone.
New International Version New Testament
The New International Version New Testament is a modern English translation of the Christian New Testament scriptures, produced as a standalone bound book. Classified under HTS 4901.99.0040 for its role as a testament, a core religious text used in worship and personal study. It meets chapter criteria for printed books with text as the principal element.
Book of Common Prayer
The Book of Common Prayer is an official liturgical text used in Anglican worship, containing prayers, services, and rites in a bound printed format. It qualifies under HTS 4901.99.0040 as a prayer book, a traditional religious publication with sacred content for devotional use. Printed reproductions with text as the main feature align with chapter 49 definitions.
Catholic Missal
A Catholic Missal is a comprehensive prayer book containing the texts for Mass, including readings, prayers, and rituals, bound for daily liturgical use. It is classified in HTS 4901.99.0040 as a prayer book or other religious book essential to Catholic worship. The printed format with sequential pages fits heading 4901 for complete religious works.
Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred Hindu scripture depicting a dialogue on dharma, printed as a bound book with English or Sanskrit text for devotional reading. Under HTS 4901.99.0040, it qualifies as an other religious book due to its scriptural status in Hinduism. As a complete printed work with text primary, it aligns with chapter 49 exclusions from images alone.
Quran with Translation
A printed Quran with parallel Arabic text and English translation, bound as a complete holy book for Muslim prayer and study. Classified under HTS 4901.99.0040 as a religious book embodying Islamic scripture. Meets criteria for printed books not devoted to advertising.
Torah Scroll Reproduction
A printed facsimile of a Torah scroll, bound into a codex format for Jewish study, containing the Five Books of Moses. Falls under HTS 4901.99.0040 as other religious books with sacred Hebrew text. Printed with pages suitable for binding per chapter notes.
Daily Missal for Children
A children's edition of the Daily Missal with simplified prayers and Mass texts, illustrated but text-primary for young Catholics. HTS 4901.99.0040 applies as a prayer book, not a picture book per heading 4903 note. Religious content dominates over images.
Lutheran Hymnal
The Lutheran Book of Worship hymnal contains printed hymns, liturgy, and prayers in bound form for church services. Classified as other religious books under HTS 4901.99.0040 for its devotional content.
Pocket Prayer Book
Compact prayer book with daily devotions and scripture excerpts, printed for personal carry. HTS 4901.99.0040 for prayer books in complete bound form.
Siddur Jewish Prayer Book
Siddur is the traditional Jewish prayer book with daily and Sabbath services, printed bound. Under 4901.99.0040 as prayer book.
Guru Granth Sahib Excerpts
Bound collection of hymns from the Sikh holy scripture Guru Granth Sahib for devotional use. Religious book under HTS 4901.99.0040.
Book of Mormon
Printed sacred text of the Latter-day Saints faith, bound as a complete religious book. HTS 4901.99.0040 classification.
Anglican Daily Office Book
Prayer book for Anglican daily offices, printed with psalms and collects. Religious under 4901.99.0040.
Vedic Scriptures Collection
Bound set of Hindu Vedas texts for study, classified as religious books in HTS 4901.99.0040.