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Baroque Violin from Japan

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.

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

• Include historical reproduction certification

• Declare gut strings separately for sanitary compliance

• Store in climate-controlled shipping