African Yoruba Gelede Ritual Mask from Japan
Wooden mask used in Yoruba Gelede ceremonies in Nigeria to honor female spirits and promote community harmony. It qualifies under HTS 9705.10.00.20 as an ethnographic piece of ritual significance for historical collectors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Secure export licenses from Nigerian authorities for cultural artifacts to prevent seizure
• Provide ethnographic context in invoices; undervaluing risks Chapter 97 note violations