Haitian Vodou Flag Shawl from Canada
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.
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
• Haitian Vodou priest (houngan/mambo) certification authenticates flags
• Silk chiffon requires special humidity-controlled packaging
• Shawls vs scarves classification depends on finished dimensions