Iron Temple Gong from United States
A heavy iron gong used in Buddhist temples for rituals and ceremonies, struck with a mallet to produce resonant tones. It is a non-electric gong of base metal, specifically iron, and is classified under tariff item 8306.10.10 as a church bell, given its use in religious settings.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the gong is declared as a non-electric base metal bell for religious use; provide documentation of its temple purpose to support classification
• Verify the iron content and weight for accurate valuation
• Check if any cultural property export permits are required from the country of origin