Stradivarius Violin from Germany
A premium acoustic violin crafted in the style of Antonio Stradivari, featuring a spruce top, maple back and sides, and ebony fittings. It is played with a bow using horsehair to vibrate the strings, classifying it under HTS 9202.10 as a bowed string instrument.
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
• Verify authenticity with certificates from luthiers or makers to avoid misclassification as a toy
• Include detailed specs on wood types and dimensions for customs valuation and CITES compliance if using restricted woods like Brazilian rosewood
• Obtain import permits if applicable for endangered species materials in bows or fittings