Sheet Music for Piano Sonata No. 14

Printed sheet music containing the score for Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, 'Moonlight Sonata', designed for piano performance. This falls under HTS 4904.00.00.40 as printed music, whether or not bound or illustrated, specifically classified as 'other' music sheets not in book form. It is unbound and intended for musicians to read during performance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4901.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If bound as a complete music book

Bound collections of music scores resembling books with text fall under heading 4901 for printed books, per chapter notes.

4911.91.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If essentially advertising sheet music

Music publications primarily devoted to advertising (e.g., promotional concert flyers with scores) are classified in 4911, not 4904.

4904.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If in manuscript form

Handwritten or manuscript music, not printed, uses the subheading for manuscripts within 4904.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the music is printed (not digital) and include publisher details on invoices for classification; ensure no reproduction rights violations to avoid IP seizures

Common pitfall: misclassifying bound scores as books under 4901