Muselar Virginal from Japan
The muselar virginal features musette stops that drone sympathetic strings for a buzzing timbre, characteristic of 17th-century Flemish instruments. Under HTS 9201.90.00.00 as 'other' keyboard stringed instruments, it exemplifies specialized historical keyboard technology. Used in authentic early music performance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Detail register configuration and stop mechanism in import documentation to justify 9201 classification
• Include calibration certificates for tuning stability if pine or cypress woods are used in construction
• Avoid over-valuation based on ivory key coverings; declare synthetic substitutes accurately