Carbon Fiber Guitar Neck Blank from Germany
Pre-shaped rod for embedding in musical instrument necks to prevent warping, made of unidirectional carbon fibers. Classified in 6815.13.00.00 as non-electrical carbon fiber article, not a finished Chapter 92 instrument. Essential for high-end luthiers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document as unfinished component to avoid Chapter 92; test reports for fiber type required
• Pitfall: complete assembled necks may reclassify as instruments