Provost Velvet Gloves from Japan
White velvet gloves worn by university provost when conferring honorary degrees during commencement. Classified under HTS 9810.00.45.00 as regalia worn on person during nonprofit educational public exercises. Excluded from apparel chapters by specific ceremonial use.
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
• Reference commencement script documenting glove usage; limit to official degree conferral; include in regalia inventory