Ipsilon Gran Concerto Bayan from Japan
The Ipsilon Gran Concerto is a Russian bayan with 5-row chromatic button keyboard and 120 bass buttons, renowned for its powerful sound in balalaika orchestras. Classified under HTS 9205.90.18.00 as an other accordion variant known as bayan.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare as 'bayan accordion' specifically; customs may confuse with standard piano accordions
• Heavyweight models require reinforced crating; bayans often exceed 25kg
• Include humidity control packs; Russian instruments use sensitive woods