Dried Human Hand Specimen from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

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

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