Organ Pipe Lead-Tin Alloy Billets from Japan
Unwrought billets for crafting church organ pipes, alloyed lead with tin for tonal quality. Classifies HTS 7801.99.90.30 as unwrought lead alloy meeting statistical definition. Traditional composition yields characteristic organ sound.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• May qualify for temporary import under musical instrument restoration
• Document historical alloy specifications for authenticity
• Small artisan quantities often duty de minimis eligible