Hobner 1305 Piano Accordion from China
The Hobner 1305 is a compact student-model piano accordion with 26 piano keys and 80 bass buttons, ideal for beginners learning folk tunes. It qualifies for HTS 9205.90.15.00 as a piano accordion with the characteristic right-hand piano keyboard and left-hand stradella bass system.
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
• Label as 'piano accordion' clearly and provide user manual excerpts detailing keyboard layout
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; base declared value on retail price plus freight
• Comply with wood origin declarations if applicable under Lacey Act for US imports