Muselar Virginal from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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