Soka Gakkai Gohonzon Tablet from China
Paper Gohonzon tablet distributed by Soka Gakkai International featuring Nichiren Daishonin's calligraphic mandala for home butsudan altars. Used exclusively in daily gongyo chanting practices. Classifiable under 9810.00.95.00 due to its dedicated religious function in Nichiren Buddhism.
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
• Include SGI certification or temple endorsement verifying authenticity and religious dedication
• Declare specific intended use in religious ceremonies to prevent classification as general artwork
• Ship in protective religious packaging without retail pricing to maintain duty-free status