Hobner Habana 120 Bass Accordion from China
Hobner Habana features a full piano keyboard with 120 bass buttons and free metal reeds, similar to portable harmoniums. HTS 9205.90.14.00 covers this as 'other' keyboard instruments with free metal reeds, excluding pipe organs. Compact design suits folk and classical players.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document bass button count and keyboard treble span precisely for statistical breakouts
• Check for ivory key coverings—declare synthetic alternatives to avoid CITES scrutiny
• Avoid pitfall of bulk packaging declaration; specify if retail-ready with case