Excelsior 355 Accordion from Japan
The Excelsior 355 is a professional 4-reed piano accordion with rich tone from free metal reeds, structured like a harmonium keyboard. Under HTS 9205.90.14.00 as other keyboard free-reed instruments. Favored by tango and jazz accordionists.
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
• Include reed voicing certificates; multi-reed sets require detailed material breakdown
• Wood origin declarations needed for mahogany cases amid Lacey Act rules