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%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
• CITES permit mandatory for rosewood; declare Appendix II compliance
• High-value items need detailed appraisals to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Ensure no toy classification by including serial numbers and specs