Padded Electric Guitar Soft Case from China
A lightweight, zippered case with thick foam padding for electric guitars, outer surface of durable textile fabric. Classified under HTS 4202.92.50.00 for musical instrument cases with textile exteriors, offering gig-ready protection without the bulk of hard cases. Includes backpack straps for easy transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document foam density and construction to prove it's a protective musical case, not a general padded bag under Chapter 39
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming textile sheeting as outer surface to prevent reclassification to plastic categories
• Watch for combined shipments with instruments; separate invoices to avoid set classification under Chapter 92