Yamaha Classical Nylon-String Guitar
The Yamaha C40 classical guitar features a nato body, meranti neck, rosewood fingerboard, and nylon strings for a warm, soft tone ideal for fingerstyle playing. It is categorized under HTS 9202.90.60.00 as an acoustic guitar, an 'other' string instrument distinct from electric or keyboard types.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equipped with electronic pickup for amplification
Hybrid acoustic-electric guitars may qualify under keyboard-related if MIDI-enabled, but typically stay in 9202.90.
If part of wooden furniture like a guitar stand set
Sets including non-instrument furniture shift to office furniture classifications.
If sold with integral electronic tuner or pickup as a set
Instruments with electric sound devices are classified under 9209.94 if the electronics dominate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label fiber content if applicable, but focus on wood species for endangered listings (e.g
• rosewood requires CITES)
• Use HS description matching invoices; specify 'acoustic guitar' to avoid electric confusion
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