Cornet
A compact brass cornet similar to a trumpet but with a conical bore, featuring three valves and a mellower tone. Classified under HTS 9205.10.00 as a brass-wind instrument due to its brass body and mouthpiece vibration mechanism.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as a set with separate case or stand
Cases and accessories are under 9209 if imported together as a set, separate from the instrument itself.
If upright piano with brass components misdeclared
No, but error could occur; true brass-winds stay in 9205, pianos in 9201 by mechanism.
If for ornamental brass horn not designed for music
Articles of brass for decoration fall under Chapter 71 if lacking musical functionality.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact brass alloy content and serial number for traceability during customs inspection
• Ensure mouthpiece is permanently attached or included to avoid reclassification as parts
Related Products under HTS 9205.10.00
Euphonium
A conical bore euphonium made of brass with four valves, offering rich tenor-bass tones in concert bands. Falls under HTS 9205.10.00 for brass-wind classification.
Tuba
A full-sized BBb contrabass tuba of brass construction with multiple valves for orchestral bass lines. HTS 9205.10.00 applies to this iconic brass-wind instrument.
Sousaphone
A marching sousaphone fiberglas-bell with brass body, coiled for shoulder carry in marching bands. Primarily brass qualifies it for HTS 9205.10.00 as brass-wind.
Alto Horn
Compact alto horn in Eb, brass with upright bells for brass bands. HTS 9205.10.00 for brass-wind alto range.
Mellophone
Bell-front mellophone for marching, brass with leadpipe like French horn substitute. Brass-wind under 9205.10.00.
Pocket Trumpet
Portable pocket trumpet in Bb, full brass compact design for travel. Still HTS 9205.10.00 as functional brass-wind.