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%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
• Nobel Foundation citation and ceremony program required,Personal hand-carry from Sweden recommended,Museum donation documentation preserves exemption status