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Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Sheet Music from Japan

This is a printed score of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor, provided as loose sheets stapled along the edge for orchestra use. It falls under HTS 4904.00.00.20 as sheet music that is stapled but not otherwise bound, such as in a hardcover. The notation includes full instrumentation without additional binding.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the music is printed on paper and not bound beyond stapling or folding to avoid reclassification

• Include copyright documentation and publisher certificates to comply with intellectual property requirements

• Declare accurate sheet counts to prevent undervaluation penalties during customs valuation