Gibson Les Paul Electric Guitar from Germany
Gibson Les Paul is a solid-body electric guitar with a mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard, and humbucker pickups for sustain-heavy rock tones. HTS 9202.90.60.00 covers it as an 'other' guitar, emphasizing string vibration as the sound source before amplification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• CITES permit mandatory for rosewood; declare Appendix II compliance
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