Yamaha Classical Nylon-String Guitar from Japan
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.
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
• 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