Phosphor Bronze Foil-Like Strip for Musical Instruments from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
53%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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