Lacquered Wood Gohonzon from China
Hand-lacquered paulownia wood Gohonzon tablet with engraved sacred characters protected by urushi lacquer. Traditional Japanese craftsmanship for permanent temple installation. Classifiable as religious wood tablet under 9810.00.95.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide conservation documentation for lacquer preservation requirements
• Include wood origin certificates if required for CITES compliance
• Specify exact religious installation location and date