Roland FR-8X V-Accordion
The Roland FR-8X is a digital piano accordion featuring a 96-button keyboard layout with bellows simulation and MIDI connectivity for modern performances. It falls under HTS 9205.90.15.00 as a piano accordion, classified specifically for instruments with piano-style keys and bellows mechanism typical of accordions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If button accordion without piano keys
Button accordions lack the piano-style keyboard, falling under the general accordions subheading instead of piano-specific.
If electronic and not bellows-driven
Fully electronic keyboard instruments without mechanical bellows are classified as electric musical instruments in Chapter 92.
If upright piano design
True upright pianos with strings and hammers, not bellows, are under keyboard string instruments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the instrument's keyboard configuration matches piano accordion specs (right-hand piano keys, left-hand bass buttons) to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical specs and photos in documentation to confirm bellows and accordion mechanism compliance
• Check for CITES restrictions if any exotic woods are used in construction
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