Flugelhorn from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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