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ABS Plastic Guitar Picks from Japan

Durable guitar picks molded from ABS plastic for musical instrument playing, available in various gauges. Classified under HTS 3926.90.99.89 as other articles of plastics from heading 3901-3914, not parts of musical instruments. The picks function as consumable accessories rather than instrument components.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify ABS copolymer meets predominant monomer classification per subheading notes

• Import in bulk to avoid 'set' classification with instruments under 9202

• Label as 'musical accessories' not 'instrument parts' for correct heading