Talking Drum from Japan
A West African hourglass talking drum with laced antelope skin heads and tension ropes for pitch bending by arm pressure. It mimics speech tones. This talking drum falls under tariff item 9206.00.90 as 'Other' percussion instruments, not being a drum set or tuned bell set.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6%
Import Tips
• Declare the talking drum under HS 9206.00.90 as a percussion instrument
• If the antelope skin is not processed, verify Canadian import rules for animal products
• Ensure the tension ropes are considered part of the instrument, not separate accessories