Indian Brass Temple Bell from Canada
A large hand-hammered brass temple bell from India, presented to a U.S. botanical garden's Asian pavilion. As property of the Indian government for a public institution, it enters under 9809.00.70 duty-free. These ceremonial objects promote cultural understanding.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm botanical garden qualifies as public institution
• Provide foreign government export permit for cultural artifacts
• Declare accurate weight and dimensions for customs facilitation