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Padded Electric Guitar Soft Case from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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