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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove brass leadpipe and valves dominate over fiberglas bell
• Marching-specific design needs usage declaration