Tenor Trombone from Japan
A tenor trombone crafted from brass with a slide mechanism for pitch variation, standard in symphonic and jazz settings. Falls under HTS 9205.10.00 for its brass construction and wind instrument classification.
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
• Document slide mechanism functionality with photos or videos for customs verification
• For student models, include proof of tuning capability to avoid toy classification
• Watch for nickel-silver slides; ensure overall brass content meets criteria