Nigerian Carved Ebony Drum from Germany
Traditional talking drum carved from single ebony piece by Yoruba master carver, requested for Vice President. 9807.00.50 applies as State Department diplomatic gift representing Nigerian musical heritage. Features symbolic tribal motifs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• State Dept request documentation critical; cultural export permit may be needed
• Pitfall: incorrect musical instrument classification