Excelsior 355 Accordion
The Excelsior 355 is a professional 4-reed piano accordion with a full piano keyboard and free metal reeds, producing rich tone through bellows-driven air. It is a keyboard instrument with free metal reeds, similar in principle to a harmonium, and is not a pipe organ or other wind instrument. This places it under tariff item 9205.90.20 for harmoniums and similar keyboard instruments with free metal reeds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the accordion is classified as an accordion rather than a harmonium-like instrument
Accordions are specifically listed under sibling item 9205.90.10, which may apply if the instrument is considered a standard accordion.
If the instrument does not fit the specific description of a harmonium or similar keyboard instrument
Residual category for other wind instruments not covered by more specific items.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the accordion is declared as a keyboard instrument with free metal reeds, not as a general accordion, to match tariff item 9205.90.20
• Provide the manufacturer's specification sheet showing the reed type and keyboard layout to support classification
• Check if the instrument is eligible for duty-free treatment under trade agreements like CUSMA if originating from a qualifying country
Related Products under Tariff item 9205.90.20
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The Hobner Habana 120 is a bass accordion featuring a full piano keyboard and 120 bass buttons, with free metal reeds activated by bellows. It functions as a portable keyboard instrument with free metal reeds, akin to a harmonium in its sound production mechanism. This aligns with tariff item 9205.90.20 for harmoniums and similar keyboard instruments with free metal reeds.
Pigini Apollo Piano Accordion
The Pigini Apollo is a premium piano accordion with hand-tuned free metal reeds and a full piano keyboard, offering a sound similar to a portable harmonium. Its keyboard mechanism and free reed construction make it a 'similar keyboard instrument with free metal reeds' under tariff item 9205.90.20. It is not a pipe organ or other wind instrument, confirming this classification.
Roland FR-1X V-Accordion
The Roland FR-1X is a digital accordion that simulates free metal reeds using MIDI technology, with a traditional keyboard layout and bellows simulation. Although electronic, it is designed to replicate the sound and playing experience of a keyboard instrument with free metal reeds, similar to a harmonium. This places it under tariff item 9205.90.20 as a 'similar keyboard instrument with free metal reeds'.
Yamaha AR-100 Accordion
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