Roland FR-1X V-Accordion from Japan
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'.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequiredHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 92059).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 9205902000; Equal To 9205902000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• For digital accordions like the Roland FR-1X, confirm with CBSA that the instrument is classified based on its function as a keyboard instrument with simulated free reeds, not as electronic equipment
• Include the user manual and product description to clarify its harmonium-like nature
• Check if the digital components affect duty rates under the Customs Tariff