D'Addario Helicore Violin E String
A high-tension steel core violin E string with a platinum-plated finish, designed for professional and student violinists. It is a musical instrument string for bowed string instruments, specifically violins, which are listed in the tariff item. This product is not a part of general use or an accessory excluded by Chapter 92 notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the strings are not for autoharps, clavichords, harpsichords, harps, viols, violas, violins, or violoncellos, or not for use in manufacturing guitars, banjos, or mandolins.
This is the sibling tariff item for other musical instrument strings not covered by the specific descriptions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the strings are declared as musical instrument strings under tariff item 9209.30.10, not as general hardware
• Keep invoices showing the product is specifically for violins to support classification
• Check if the strings are part of a set with other instruments, which may affect classification
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