Johannus LiVE 2.5 Keyboard Pipe Organ from China
The Johannus LiVE 2.5 is a digital emulation of a traditional keyboard pipe organ, featuring multiple ranks of virtual pipe sounds controlled by a multi-manual console with pedals. It falls under HTS 9205.90.1200 as a keyboard pipe organ, classified based on its organ console design and pipe-generated tones, even if digitally simulated. Used primarily in churches for liturgical music.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify console configuration matches statistical notes for keyboard organs; obtain CITES certification if any exotic woods are used in construction
• Ensure electrical components comply with UL standards for US importation to avoid customs holds