Carbon Fiber Guitar Neck Blank from Japan
A pre-shaped blank for electric guitar necks made from carbon fiber rods or sheets, providing stability against warping. It qualifies for HTS 6815.19.00.00 as an article of carbon fibers not elsewhere specified, separate from finished musical instruments.
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
• Provide unfinished state photos and specs to distinguish from Chapter 92 musical instruments
• Include fiber content certification to confirm carbon fiber predominance over any wood laminates
• Watch for valuation issues if imported sets include hardware, potentially requiring set classification