Phosphor Bronze Foil-Like Strip for Musical Instruments from China
Thin phosphor bronze strip (0.18 mm thick, 150 mm wide) for reed tongues in accordions and harmonicas. HTS 7409.39.90.30 because >0.15 mm thickness excludes foil heading, phosphor bronze alloy, narrow dimensions. Provides tonal clarity and durability in reeds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm thickness exceeds 0.15 mm via micrometer caliper docs to avoid 7408 foil shift
• Musical end-use doesn't change classification; remains base material
• Batch traceability for phosphor content prevents adulteration claims