Cathedral Stained Glass Nativity Scene Window from Japan
Magnificent 4 square meter stained glass window portraying the Nativity with opalescent glass and mouth-blown antiquity glass techniques, valued over $300 per square meter. Designed by renowned artist Sophia Linden for monastic religious order. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.10.00 for duty-free religious institutional entry.
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 commission contract between artist and religious institution as proof of directed production
• Professional appraisal required to document value exceeding HTS minimum threshold
• Declare full component breakdown; lead came and solder classified separately from glass