9205.90.18.00/BALTIMORE KS40 Button Accordion/Japan

BALTIMORE KS40 Button Accordion from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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