Stradivarius Violin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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