Yamaha U1 Professional Upright Piano from China
The Yamaha U1 is a professional-grade upright piano with a case height of 131 cm, exceeding the 129.54 cm threshold for HTS 9201.10.00.41. It features 88 keys, a solid spruce soundboard, and is designed for concert halls and advanced home studios. This classification applies to upright pianos with cases of 129.54 cm or more in height, measured from floor to the top of the back.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Measure case height precisely from floor to top of back as per statistical notes to confirm 9201.10.00.41 classification
• Provide detailed manufacturer specs and photos verifying height to avoid reclassification to smaller upright subheadings
• Ensure CITES compliance if rosewood is used in case or keys, with export permits from origin country