Wooden Carved Altar from Canada
A handcrafted wooden altar featuring intricate religious carvings of saints and biblical scenes, designed for use in church worship services. This falls under HTS 9810.00.25.00 as an altar imported for the use of a religious institution, qualifying for duty-free entry when certified for nonprofit religious purposes. Excludes common materials like granite or marble as specified in the heading exclusions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Obtain certification from the religious institution confirming exclusive nonprofit use; provide detailed appraisal showing religious purpose; ensure documentation excludes prohibited materials like plaster casts