9202.90.40.00/Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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