Haitian Vodou Flag Shawl
Women's silk chiffon shawl featuring hand-painted and embroidered Vodou flags of major loa spirits, created in Haiti from U.S. formed fabric. Qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) for religious textile art imported directly from Haiti. Flags represent sacred Vodou communication drapo.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily silk content
Silk shawls/scarves have separate chapter 62 provisions
If classified as woven fabric article
Insufficient transformation from fabric state
If recognized religious artwork
Original religious paintings qualify for chapter 97
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Haitian Vodou priest (houngan/mambo) certification authenticates flags
• Silk chiffon requires special humidity-controlled packaging
• Shawls vs scarves classification depends on finished dimensions
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