Regalia
Articles imported for the use of an institution established solely for religious purposes: > Regalia
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 9810.00.15.00
Catholic Bishop's Mitre
A ceremonial tall hat worn by bishops during religious services, made of embroidered silk with gold thread and jewel accents. Classified under HTS 9810.00.15.00 as regalia for religious institutions because it qualifies as insignia of rank worn upon the person during public religious exercises. Exclusively used by established religious organizations for liturgical functions.
Episcopal Crozier Staff
Shepherd's crook carried by bishops symbolizing pastoral authority, typically made of wood with silver or gold crook and precious stone inlay. Falls under HTS 9810.00.15.00 as religious regalia borne in the hand during public religious ceremonies by established religious institutions.
Masonic Grand Master Apron
Ceremonial lambskin apron with blue silk lining and silver bullion fringe worn by Grand Masters during Masonic religious ceremonies. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.15.00 as regalia worn upon the person by religious fraternal institutions during public exercises.
Eastern Orthodox Patriarch's Sakkos
Heavy embroidered vestment worn by Patriarchs over other liturgical garments during Divine Liturgy, featuring gold thread icons and pearl ornamentation. Classified HTS 9810.00.15.00 as religious regalia insignia of highest ecclesiastical rank worn during public worship.
Shinto High Priest's Headgear
Traditional lacquered hat with silk cords worn by Shinto high priests during sacred rituals, symbolizing divine authority. HTS 9810.00.15.00 applies as regalia worn upon the person by religious institution officials during public ceremonies.
Buddhist Abbot's Ceremonial Robe
Saffron outer robe with embroidered rank symbols worn by abbots during major temple ceremonies. Qualifies as HTS 9810.00.15.00 regalia worn by religious institution leaders during public religious exercises.
Knights Templar Mantle
White mantle with red cross worn by Knights Templar Commandery officers during religious commemorative services. HTS 9810.00.15.00 religious regalia for fraternal religious orders established for religious purposes.
Rabbinical Stole
Embroidered silk prayer shawl worn around neck by rabbis during Torah services, featuring silver thread synagogue symbols. Classified HTS 9810.00.15.00 as regalia insignia worn by religious leaders during public worship.
Coptic Bishop's Cowl
Black wool hood with gold cross embroidery worn by Coptic bishops during Divine Liturgy. HTS 9810.00.15.00 applies as religious regalia worn upon the person during public religious ceremonies.
Shrine Potentate's Fez
Red fez with black tassel and gold crescent emblem worn by Shrine Potentate during ceremonial divan sessions. Qualifies HTS 9810.00.15.00 as regalia worn by religious fraternal order officers.
Cardinal's Galero
Traditional wide-brimmed scarlet hat with fifteen tassels symbolizing cardinalatial rank, used in Catholic religious processions. HTS 9810.00.15.00 religious regalia borne during public ecclesiastical ceremonies.
Zen Master Kesa
Patchwork robe with embroidered rank symbols worn by Zen masters during transmission ceremonies. Classified HTS 9810.00.15.00 as Buddhist religious regalia worn during public religious exercises.