Etched Religious Glass Votive Holder from Japan
Glass votive holder featuring etched crosses or saints for church or prayer altars, holding standard votive candles safely. Classified in HTS 7013.99.35.00 for indoor decorative/religious glassware use. Etching is a post-annealing working process allowed under chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Provide artwork proofs of etchings to confirm decorative, not functional, alterations
• Declare as non-drinkware to avoid 7013.33 scrutiny for religious chalice-like shapes
• Comply with country-of-origin marking on etched designs for religious markets