Nobel Prize Gold Medal from Japan
18k gold medal awarded by Nobel Foundation in Sweden for scientific achievement. Presented in Stockholm to American laureates. Qualifies as metal honorary distinction under HTS 9804.00.50 for duty-free import.
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
• Nobel Foundation citation and ceremony program required,Personal hand-carry from Sweden recommended,Museum donation documentation preserves exemption status