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Paulownia Ocarina Blanks Rough

Roughly squared paulownia blanks for hand-carved ocarinas, sapwood removed. Specific to HTS 4403.99.0175 as paulownia wood in rough form for acoustic instrument crafting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9205.90.40Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If finished wind instruments

Completed ocarinas classify as musical instruments.

4421.99.40.00Lower: 17.6% vs 35%

If carved but unfinished

Partially worked wood for instruments uses other wood articles.

6909.90.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If ceramic version imported

Traditional ocarinas are porcelain under ceramics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Resonance testing optional but useful for premium grades

β€’ Small artisan shipments qualify for simplified entry

β€’ Avoid pre-drilled blanks; that's finished article territory

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