Petosa 845 Custom Piano Accordion from Japan
The Petosa 845 is a custom-made 120-bass piano accordion with hand-tuned reeds and premium goatskin bellows, built for professional classical accordionists. Under HTS 9205.90.18.00 as other accordions due to its specialized piano keyboard and large size.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain artisan certification for hand-crafted elements to potentially qualify for lower valuation or preferential treatment
• Declare reed count and tuning specifications; custom tunings affect parts commonality and repair import considerations
• Use climate-controlled shipping to protect wooden bodies and leather bellows from humidity damage