Handmade Bass Violin from China
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 — China → United States
15.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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