Spinet Harpsichord from Japan
A spinet harpsichord has a compact, triangular case with strings slanting diagonally from the keyboard for space efficiency. Classified in HTS 9201.90.00.00 as an 'other' keyboard stringed instrument suitable for domestic settings. Popular for its portability among early music enthusiasts.
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
• Measure and declare overall dimensions precisely; spinets often border on furniture classification sizes
• Specify jack material (delrin vs quill) and string gauge in technical specs for accurate duty assessment
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden crates; fumigation certificates required for international wood shipments