BALTIMORE KS40 Button Accordion from China
The BALTIMORE KS40 is a Russian-style 40-button chromatic accordion designed for balalaika accompaniment, featuring lightweight construction and fast bellows response. Under HTS 9205.90.18.00 as other accordions with ethnic button configurations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.6%
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
• Note cultural origin in commercial invoice; Russian-style may qualify for GSP if manufactured in eligible countries
• Reinforce bellows corners for shipping; ethnic models often have delicate construction
• Provide button layout diagrams to customs for verification