New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Bb Trumpet from Germany

A standard B-flat trumpet made primarily of brass with valves for pitch control, used in orchestras and bands. It falls under HTS 9205.10.00 as a brass-wind instrument due to its brass construction and wind-powered sound production via lip vibration.

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

• Verify the instrument is over 50% brass by weight to confirm classification under 9205.10.00; provide material composition certificates

• Include performance documentation showing it's a functional musical instrument, not a toy or decorative item

• Avoid misclassification as parts by ensuring it's fully assembled and playable; common pitfall is incomplete valve assembly