Handmade Bass Violin from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide artisan certificates for potential duty reductions on handmade goods
• Photograph interior labels and stamps for provenance verification
• Avoid over-declaring value to prevent higher duties on appraised antiques