Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar from Germany
The Fender Stratocaster is an iconic solid-body electric guitar with a contoured alder body, maple neck, and three single-coil pickups. It falls under HTS 9202.90.4000 as an 'other' guitar, distinct from acoustic or resonator types specifically called out in the tariff schedule. This classification applies to its electric design and non-resonator construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the guitar's construction (solid-body vs acoustic) matches 9202.90.4000; provide manufacturer specs and photos to CBP if challenged
• Include CITES documentation if featuring rosewood or ebony fretboards to comply with endangered species regulations
• Declare accurate value including any installed electronics; undervaluation is a common audit trigger for musical instruments