Lacquered Wood Gohonzon from Japan
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 — 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
• Provide conservation documentation for lacquer preservation requirements
• Include wood origin certificates if required for CITES compliance
• Specify exact religious installation location and date