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.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Prove brass leadpipe and valves dominate over fiberglas bell
• Marching-specific design needs usage declaration
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