Talking Drum
West African hourglass talking drum with laced antelope skin heads, tension ropes for pitch bending by arm pressure. Mimics speech tones. Percussion drum HTS 9206.00.20.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skins prepared but unmounted
Goatskins/leather Chapter 41 if not assembled.
If mini souvenir sizes under 10 inches
Toy musical instruments to Chapter 95.
If predominant rope lacing twine
Rope/twine made up articles if binding primary.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Pitch mechanism explanation prevents toy classification
• Animal skin import permit likely required
• Strap length and material specs
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