Mason & Hamlin Model CC Concert Grand Piano from China
The Mason & Hamlin CC is a reintroduced American concert grand with over 9-foot (274 cm) case length, classified under HTS 9201.20.00.51. It features a crown-cut soundboard and tension resonator for rich sustain. Large case size suits symphony and recording studio applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use calibrated tools for length verification to prevent reclassification during audit
• Provide provenance documentation for vintage-inspired models to address any cultural property concerns
• Coordinate with specialized freight forwarders experienced in musical instrument climate control