Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar from Japan
Gibson Les Paul Standard features a carved maple top over mahogany body with humbucker pickups, known for its sustain and tone. Classified under HTS 9202.90.4000 as an 'other' guitar due to its solid-body electric design excluding acoustic or resonator categories. This subheading covers premium electric models without special features.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label woods accurately (e.g
• rosewood fretboard) and obtain Lacey Act declarations to avoid delays at customs
• Separate value of case if shipped together; instrument cases may classify differently under 4202
• Ensure serial numbers match invoices; discrepancies trigger valuation scrutiny on high-end guitars