Flugelhorn
A brass flugelhorn with a wider conical bore producing a soft, mellow sound, typically in Bb with three valves. It qualifies for HTS 9205.10.00 as a classic brass-wind instrument relied on in jazz and brass bands.
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If imported disassembled for repair
Unfinished or disassembled brass instruments are treated as parts in 9209.91.
If percussion elements added like bells with mallet strikes
Hybrid instruments with percussion features may shift to 9206 if sound primarily from striking.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct weight analysis to prove brass predominance; silver-plated models still qualify if base is brass
• Provide user manual demonstrating wind operation to distinguish from electronic mimics
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.