Wooden Gohonzon Plaque
Carved wooden Gohonzon plaque with gold-leaf inscription of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for temple display. Crafted by Japanese artisans for Nichiren Shu religious ceremonies. Qualifies for 9810.00.95.00 as a wooden religious tablet for public observances.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as general statuary or ornamental woodwork
Chapter 44 statuettes cover decorative wood items not proven for exclusive religious ceremonies.
If presented primarily as paintings on wood
Paintings and drawings on wood classified in chapter 97 if not specifically religious scrolls/tablets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit artisan certificates and religious order documentation confirming ceremonial use
• Avoid bulk commercial shipments; import as individual religious items for specific institutions
• Include Japanese/English translation of sacred inscriptions to verify religious content
Related Products under HTS 9810.00.95.00
Nichiren Gohonzon Scroll
A traditional Japanese Gohonzon scroll inscribed with the Lotus Sutra mandala in Chinese and Sanskrit characters on rice paper. This sacred object is central to Nichiren Buddhist practice for religious observances in homes or temples. It qualifies under HTS 9810.00.95.00 as a religious scroll imported specifically for public or private worship.
Soka Gakkai Gohonzon Tablet
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.
Temple Gohonzon Hanging Scroll
Large format rice paper Gohonzon scroll for Nichiren temple main halls, featuring complete Lotus Sutra mandala. Used in public religious services and ceremonies. Specifically provided for under HTS 9810.00.95.00 religious scrolls provision.
Home Butsudan Gohonzon
Standard size paper Gohonzon for personal home butsudan altars, inscribed by authorized calligraphers. Essential for private Nichiren Buddhist practice of daimoku recitation. Covered by 9810.00.95.00 for private religious observances.
Nichiren Shu Gohonzon Replica
Authentic replica of Taiseki-ji Head Temple Gohonzon on traditional washi paper for devotional practice. Used in both public temple services and private home worship. Qualifies under special religious import provision 9810.00.95.00.
Lacquered Wood Gohonzon
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.