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Yamaha U1 Upright Piano (48.5 inches) from Japan

The Yamaha U1 is a professional-grade upright piano with a case height of 121.92 cm (48 inches), precisely fitting the 121.92-129.54 cm range for HTS 9201.10.00.31. It features 88 keys, a full-scale action, and solid spruce soundboard for superior tone. This classification applies to upright pianos (not grands or player pianos) based on exact case height measurement from floor to top of the back.

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

• Measure case height precisely from floor to top of back case per statistical note; provide certified diagram or photo with entry

• Include manufacturer's specs confirming 88-note keyboard and non-player mechanism to avoid reclassification

• Declare wood type (e.g

• spruce soundboard) for CITES compliance if applicable; watch for fumigation certificates