Bongo Drums Pair
A pair of bongo drums of different sizes attached at the base, with natural hide heads tuned by hand. Essential for Afro-Cuban music, they are played seated on the lap. Bongo drums are percussion instruments falling under tariff item 9206.00.90 as 'Other', not being a drum set or tuned bells.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bongos are imported in a set with other drums
Drum sets are classified under sibling item 9206.00.10.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare bongo drums under HS 9206.00.90 as percussion instruments
• If the hides are untreated, verify Canadian import rules for animal by-products
• Consider the country of origin to benefit from reduced duty rates under trade agreements
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