Viola da Gamba from Japan
Renaissance-era bowed instrument with fretted neck and six strings, played between the legs. Fits HTS 9202.10 as a traditional bow-played 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
• Classify with historical context docs
• Check for fragile fret wear
• Use soft packing for ornate carvings