Copper Chime Bar for Musical Instruments from Japan
Tuned copper bar producing specific musical notes when struck, used in xylophone-style instruments. HTS 7419.80.5050 as other copper articles for percussion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Frequency certification proves tuned musical purpose
• Import bare bars to avoid Chapter 92 assembly classification
• Pitch variation tolerances affect 'finished article' status