Djembe Drum from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• CITES Appendix II for some tropical woods; get export permits
• Size variation huge; measure shell height precisely
• Fair trade certifications aid informal entry justification