Sheet Music for Piano Sonata No. 14 from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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