Cork Musical Instrument Pickup Wafers from Canada
Thin cork wafers mounted under pickup covers in electric guitars to reduce feedback. Classified as natural cork wafers under HTS 4503.90.20.00 for their damping qualities. Enhances sound clarity in instruments.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare as generic cork wafers, not instrument-specific to avoid Chapter 92
• Include acoustic test data supporting cork's role
• Ensure no metal lamination, which could shift to Chapter 83