Dried Human Hand Specimen from China

A naturally mummified or desiccated human hand preserved for ethnographic and anatomical collector displays. It qualifies for HTS 9705.21.00.00 as a human part of anatomical interest in historical collections. Used in museums to illustrate preservation techniques.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Include affidavits of non-infectious preparation and legal exhumation if applicable

Consult State Department for cultural repatriation risks under NAGPRA-like international rules

Package securely to prevent damage; declare value accurately for collector status