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