Indian Hand-Carved Sandalwood Elephant Statue from Canada
Intricately carved life-size elephant statue from aromatic sandalwood, gift from Indian artisan to Vice President. Enters under 9807.00.50 per State Department request, representing India's spiritual elephant symbolism in Hinduism. Exemplifies master woodworking craftsmanship.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 CITES documentation for sandalwood; State Dept request mandatory
• Common issue: missing phytosanitary certificates causing delays