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Corporate Stock Certificates from Japan

Blank or partially completed stock certificates representing ownership shares in corporations, with security printing and numbering. These documents of title have recognized value in securities markets. Classified under HTS 4907.00.00.00 as stock certificates.

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

• Include SEC registration or state securities filings proving legitimate issuance

• Security features mandatory (intaglio printing, holograms, microtext) to prevent counterfeiting

• Declare total par value; may trigger securities regulations beyond tariff classification