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Haitian Vodou Flag Shawl from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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