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Sousaphone from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Prove brass leadpipe and valves dominate over fiberglas bell

Marching-specific design needs usage declaration

Sousaphone from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9205.10.00