NO CUSTOMS DUTY OR TAXES APPLY TO USA CUSTOMERS. Sitar is as unique and fascinating an instrument as the music it creates. There are different types of sitars and the construction of a quality sitar differs for each type. Making of sitar is a complex process. These instruments are crafted by experienced sitar "makers" or "fitters". Sitar we are provding here is a Kharaj Pancham Sitar. It has been crafted out from Tun Wood and contains only one Main Toomba made from dried out Gourd. This Sitar carries a half-decorated Gulab Patta (Rose Petal) design and is black in color. There is an elaborate wood carving in the face-plate and on the back of the toomba. There is also a precise inlay work that has been done using high quality celluloid designs throughout the body. It comes in a high-quality custom made Fiber Case, which is ideal not only to store this wonderful piece of Sitar but also to carry it around safely. Our high end & best quality Sitars are for professional musicians. These meet the highest requirements. They are crafted according to the traditional art of instrument-making. These instruments produce brilliant sound qualities and their craftsmanship and high-grade design make them instruments for life. Contents: Black Sitar, Length 49-51 Inches, Weight 3-5 KG, mizrabs, fiber case, extra strings & sitar book. This Sitar is made in India. Your item is covered by a free Transit Shipping Insurance. Insurance only covers the main musical Instrument for physical damage only. Customer must report damages to us by providing all the details of the defect(s) and photographs as soon as possible. Please allow us a maximum of 48 hours to respond to your emails. We will make sure that issue will be resolved as early as possible to your satisfaction. WE WANT YOUR 5-STAR RATINGS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH ANYTHING! HASSEL-FREE 14 DAY US RETURNS ARE OFFERED. YOU CAN RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO A USA ADDRESS. Call us on our USA Number +1 646 580 8036.