Bhagavad Gita from Japan
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.
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
• Provide cultural/religious context in invoices to affirm classification; avoid sets with idols that could shift to Chapter 97
• Comply with translation accuracy declarations
• Monitor for origin-based duties on Asian prints