Silver Religious Chalice from Japan
A sterling silver chalice for church communion services, with sacramental engravings. Classified under HTS 7114.11.70.00 as religious-use article of silversmith's wares of silver, explicitly included per chapter note 10. Solid unplated silver.
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 ecclesiastical certification to support religious use claim
• Avoid commercial tableware declaration; specify use
• Handle fragile items with protective packaging notes