NO CUSTOMS DUTY OR TAXES APPLY TO USA CUSTOMERS. Tanpura is drone instrument and it has come from the family of lute instruments. It"s also known as tambura or thamboora in Southern India. It is generally played as an accompanying instrument instead of main one. Tanpura we are providing here is a traditional Miraj-style Male Tanpura and has been crafted out from Tun Wood. The main toomba has been made from Dried Gourd. Neck and body is dark wood in color and the back of the toomba is coloured in the traditional yellow. It consists of tasteful inlay work on the front and designer carving on top of the toomba. This tanpura is made and tuned by Manu ji of Miraj, who is a third generation string instrument maker and now works exclusively with us in our workshop. Our high end & best quality tanpuras 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: Male Miraj Tanpura, Length: 52-55 Inches, Weight: 3-4 KG, Mizrab & Extra Strings. Designer Male Miraj Tapura 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. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed. WE WANT YOUR 5-STAR RATINGS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH ANYTHING! HASSEL-FREE 14 DAY USA RETURNS ARE OFFERED. YOU CAN RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO A USA ADDRESS. Call us on our USA Number for any queries you may have +1 646 580 8036. ONLY BUY FROM "buyRaagini" seller for genuine items.