Senate Marshal Baton from Japan
Silver-tipped ebony baton carried by university faculty senate marshal during academic processions. HTS 9810.00.45.00 covers as regalia borne in hand during nonprofit educational public exercises per chapter notes definition. Distinct from general walking sticks.
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
• Document faculty senate bylaws specifying baton carrier; photograph procession usage; store in institutional regalia collection