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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4911.99.60.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If unbound or in single sheets without binding intent

Printed matter not in book form, like separate prayer sheets, goes to 4911.

4901.99.00Same rate: 10%

If for other non-Bible religious texts like hymnals

Subheading distinguishes Bibles/testaments from other religious books like prayer books or hymnals.

4819.40.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If bulk imported as printed sheets for retail packaging

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Submit evidence of liturgical approval from religious authorities if challenged; segregate from secular prayer journals

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