Plastic-Covered Musical Instrument Gig Bag from Japan
Lightweight gig bag for guitars or ukuleles, padded interior with outer plastic sheeting over fabric for weather resistance. Under HTS 4202.99.10.00 as musical instrument cases mainly plastics-covered, for musicians on the go. Excludes drum skins or parts per notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm not chapter 92 parts like strings to stay in 4202
• Retail padding distinguishes from bulk industrial covers
• Weatherproof claims need material specs backing