Musical Saw
A flexible steel handsaw played by bending and striking with a mallet to produce harmonic tones, used in folk music performances. It is a musical saw, explicitly named in tariff item 9208.90.00.
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 saw is a standard handsaw not intended for musical use
A handsaw for cutting wood falls under Chapter 82, not Chapter 92.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the saw under 9208.90.00 as a musical saw
• If it is a standard handsaw used for cutting, it may fall under Chapter 82
• Provide evidence of its musical use, such as a mallet or playing instructions
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