Handmade Bass Violin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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