Young Chang Y-178 Upright Piano (48.5 inches) from Japan
Young Chang Y-178 professional upright piano has 123.19 cm case height, squarely in HTS 9201.10.00.31 for mid-sized uprights suitable for institutions. Hammer-forged action and duplex scaling deliver balanced tone across registers. Statistical reporting requires exact back-post height measurement.
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
• Include bill of materials specifying string count and soundboard specs for classification support
• Verify no MIDI interfaces present; hybrid models risk reclassification as parts
• Use humidity-controlled containers; wood movement can alter measured height post-import