Taiko Drum from China
Japanese taiko drum with thick cowhide head on hollowed cedar body, rope or bolt tension, used in ensemble performances. Struck with large bachi sticks. Percussion drum HTS 9206.00.20.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Cultural artifact status may need cultural property declarations
• Heavy weight requires reinforced shipping
• Bolt vs rope tension noted in specs