Eastern Orthodox Patriarch's Sakkos from Japan
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.
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 Holy Synod approval and institutional religious charter; photograph showing rank insignia; declare exclusively for liturgical use by specific officeholder