Indian Brass Temple Bell from Japan
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 — 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
• Confirm botanical garden qualifies as public institution
• Provide foreign government export permit for cultural artifacts
• Declare accurate weight and dimensions for customs facilitation