Yamaha AR-100 Accordion from China
The Yamaha AR-100 is a 26-treble, 8-bass piano accordion with free metal reeds activated by a keyboard mechanism. It falls under HTS 9205.90.14.00 as a keyboard instrument similar to a harmonium, featuring free metal reeds but not a pipe organ. Designed for musicians, it produces sound through bellows and reed vibration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.7%
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 instrument classification via free metal reed mechanism and keyboard style to avoid misfiling under non-keyboard accordions
• Include manufacturer specs and reed count in documentation; CITES may apply if exotic woods used in construction