BALTIMORE KS40 Button Accordion from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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