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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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