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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold with sympathetic strings
Instruments like viola d'amore with extra resonating strings are other types.
If for extension accessories
Add-on parts like string extenders are accessories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify string count and tuning in commercial invoice
• Test for playability upon arrival to claim defects if misaligned
• Use ISF filing early due to container size for larger cases
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