Italian Cembalo from Japan
Characteristic Italian harpsichord (gravicembalo) with single manual, crisp quill-plucked tone suited to fast passagework. Under HTS 9201.90.00.00 as 'other' keyboard stringed instruments, lighter construction than Northern European models. Features 8-foot and lute stops typically.
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
• Declare cypress wood usage specific to Italian tradition; lighter density affects weight declarations
• Protect delicate spine batten construction during ocean transit