Silk Prayer Shawl from Japan
Fine silk tallit prayer shawl with hand-twisted tzitzit and embroidered corners, used for daily and Sabbath prayers. The luxury fabric and ritual fringe construction qualify under HTS 9810.00.90.00 for personal religious observance.
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
• Certify tzitzit twisting method meets halachic (religious law) requirements
• Specify silk purity and weight confirming liturgical quality standards
• Include personal religious use declarations from importing individuals