Djembe Drum

Traditional West African djembe with carved mango wood shell, goat skin head, and rope lacing for tension. Hand-played for complex polyrhythms. HTS 9206.00.20.00 classifies it as a drum percussion instrument.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+17.5%22.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%+10.0%14.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4421.99.60.00Lower: 15.1% vs 22.3%

If carved wood shell without head or ropes

Wood carvings not musical classify under Chapter 44.

9207.90.00Higher: 22.5% vs 22.3%

If modern synthetic shell versions

Plastics musical instruments head to 9207.90 if predominant material.

9403.82.00Higher: 35% vs 22.3%

If sold with decorative stand as furniture

Wood furniture other than seats moves to Chapter 94.

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Import Tips & Compliance

CITES Appendix II for some tropical woods; get export permits

Size variation huge; measure shell height precisely

Fair trade certifications aid informal entry justification