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