Professional Artist Stained Glass Crucifixion Panel from Japan
A 2x3 meter stained glass panel depicting the Crucifixion with authentic medieval-style lead came construction, valued at $250 per square meter. Created by master glass artist Marcus Hale for a seminary chapel. Meets HTS 9810.00.10.00 as religious institutional import exceeding value threshold with professional artistic direction.
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
• Submit detailed artist biography and design sketches with entry to verify professional artist involvement
• Religious institution must provide proof of tax-exempt status and intended permanent installation
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation; appraisers scrutinize high-value religious glass imports