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Flute Padded Gig Bag from Japan

Slimline case for concert flutes with adjustable padded dividers, nylon textile outer fabric. Classified in HTS 4202.92.50.00 for its role as a textile musical instrument case protecting delicate woodwind instruments.

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

• Highlight internal dividers in descriptions to prove specificity to flutes

• Ensure no metal parts dominate to avoid Chapter 83 fittings classification

• Use HTS advisory rulings for narrow instruments prone to optical case confusion