Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed
Articles imported for the use of an institution established solely for religious purposes: > Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9810.00.05.00
Religious Icon Lithograph Print
High-quality lithograph print depicting traditional religious icons used for devotional display in churches and prayer rooms. Classified under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as a lithograph imported specifically for religious institutions, qualifying for duty-free entry when used exclusively for religious purposes. Must be documented as intended for non-commercial religious use.
Exposed Religious Slide Film
35mm exposed photographic slide film containing images of religious ceremonies, saints, and biblical scenes for projection during worship services. Falls under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as exposed photographic film imported for religious institutional use. Duty-free when proven for non-commercial religious projection.
Cathedral Etching Print Collection
Bound collection of etching prints featuring famous cathedrals and religious architecture for display in seminary libraries. Classified under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as etchings imported bound for religious educational institutions. Duty-free entry requires proof of exclusive religious use.
Gospel Music Sound Recordings
CD collection of traditional gospel hymns and spirituals recorded for church music ministries and choirs. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as sound recordings imported for religious worship music programs. Duty-free when exclusively used in religious services.
Sermon Video Tape Collection
VHS recordings of complete sermon series by prominent religious leaders for pastoral training libraries. Falls under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as recorded video tapes for religious institutions. Duty-free entry requires documentation of training program use.
Woodcut Religious Art Prints
Traditional woodcut prints depicting biblical narratives and saints for church art galleries. Classified under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as woodcuts imported unbound for religious display. Duty-free when exclusively used in worship spaces.
Exposed 16mm Religious Film
16mm exposed motion picture film of religious passion plays and processions for church film libraries. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as exposed motion-picture film for religious institutions. Duty-free with proper use documentation.
Hymnal Engraving Sheets
Loose engraving sheets of historic hymnals and chant notation for choir director training. Falls under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as engravings imported unbound for religious music education. Duty-free entry for documented religious training use.
Sacred Music Cassette Recordings
Audiocassette recordings of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony for monastic libraries. Classified under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as sound recordings for religious musical tradition preservation. Duty-free when exclusively used in religious settings.
Biblical Scene Photographic Prints
Large format photographic prints of biblical scenes for church sanctuary walls. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as photographic prints imported for religious worship spaces. Duty-free entry requires permanent installation documentation.
Religious Procession Motion Picture Film
Super 8mm exposed film documenting traditional religious processions for parish archives. Falls under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as exposed motion-picture film for religious historical preservation. Duty-free with archival use documentation.
Saints Engravings Portfolio
Professional portfolio of engravings featuring patron saints for religious art classrooms. Classified under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as unbound engravings for religious education. Duty-free entry requires curriculum documentation.
Church History Audio Recordings
CD recordings of church history lectures by theologians for seminary audio libraries. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as sound recordings for religious educational institutions. Duty-free with academic program documentation.
Liturgical Art Photographic Prints
Photographic prints of liturgical vestments and altar furnishings for sacristy reference walls. Falls under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as photographic prints for religious liturgical reference. Duty-free entry requires sacristy location documentation.
Religious Drama Video Tapes
VHS recordings of passion plays and religious dramas for youth ministry film libraries. Classified under HTS 9810.00.05.00 as recorded video tapes for religious youth programs. Duty-free with youth ministry program documentation.