Played with a bow
Other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps): > Played with a bow
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9202.10.00.00
Stradivarius Violin
A premium acoustic violin crafted in the style of Antonio Stradivari, featuring a spruce top, maple back and sides, and ebony fittings. It is played with a bow using horsehair to vibrate the strings, classifying it under HTS 9202.10 as a bowed string instrument.
Professional Cello
A full-size 4/4 cello made from aged tonewoods like spruce and maple, designed for orchestral use and played vertically with a bow. This bowed string instrument fits HTS 9202.10 due to its string vibration mechanism via bow.
Student Viola
An affordable beginner viola sized 15-16 inches, constructed with laminated woods for durability and played with a separate bow. As a bowed string instrument larger than a violin, it is specifically under HTS 9202.10.
Acoustic Double Bass
A large 3/4 size upright bass for jazz or classical ensembles, played with a German or French bow style. This contrabass string instrument is classified in HTS 9202.10 for bow-played mechanism.
Handmade Bass Violin
Artisanal bass violin with carved scroll and purfling, tuned in fifths and exclusively bow-played. Falls under HTS 9202.10 as a professional bowed string instrument akin to double bass.
5-String Viola
Extended range viola with additional low C string, crafted for chamber music and bowed performance. HTS 9202.10 covers this variation of traditional bowed strings.
Orchestral Violin Outfit
Complete violin package for symphony use, including bow-played 4/4 violin, but classified by the instrument itself. Under HTS 9202.10 for the bow-played violin component.
Baroque Violin
Historically accurate baroque model with gut strings and straight neck, played with period bow. Classifies under HTS 9202.10 as a bowed string replica instrument.
Full-Size Cello
Standard 4/4 orchestral cello with flame maple and varnished finish, exclusively for bow use. HTS 9202.10 applies to this large bowed chordophone.
Viola da Gamba
Renaissance-era bowed instrument with fretted neck and six strings, played between the legs. Fits HTS 9202.10 as a traditional bow-played string instrument.