Wool Prayer Shawl with Silver Atara from Japan
Premium wool tallit prayer shawl featuring solid silver atara (neckband) with embossed Hebrew blessings. Used for Torah reading and High Holiday services. The precious metal religious ornamentation qualifies under HTS 9810.00.90.00 for ceremonial import.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Appraise silver content separately but classify as integrated religious article
• Provide hallmarking certificates for silver purity and religious artisan verification
• Document specific liturgical usage (Torah honors, holidays) with rabbinical letters