Beginner Cornet from China

A compact brass cornet with a conical bore and three valves, suited for young students learning brass instruments. Falls under HTS 9205.10.00.40 due to its brass-wind construction and value not over $10 each. Commonly imported for marching bands and introductory music programs.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Provide certificates of origin and material composition to confirm brass-wind status; use commercial invoices showing per-unit pricing under $10

Avoid misdeclaration as toys, which could shift to Chapter 95 and alter duties