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Student 4/4 Acoustic Violin from Japan

A full-size 4/4 student violin with spruce top, maple body, and synthetic core strings, ideal for beginners with basic tone and playability. Falls under HTS 9202.90.60.00 as a standard violin, an 'other' bowed string instrument.

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

• Bundle with case? Declare as set if retail-packed

• Size notation (4/4) helps statistical reporting

• Avoid 9503 toy violin pitfall with playability demo