Catholic Missal from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• Certify content authenticity via publisher or diocese; label editions (daily vs
• Sunday) clearly
• Beware of de minimis rules for small personal imports vs. commercial
• Inspect for prohibited annotations that could alter classification