Border Bagpipe Reproduction
Border bagpipes are historical reproductions of 18th-century Northumbrian/Scottish border pipes with a keyed chanter and two tenor drones, crafted from laburnum or fruitwood. Classified under HTS 9205.90.20.00 as bagpipes, a woodwind instrument variant.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equipped with additional brass keys or slides
Keyed woodwinds with metal mechanisms may fall under brass wind instruments if metal predominates.
If for authentic antique originals over 100 years old
True historical instruments qualify as collectibles under Chapter 97, not new musical instruments.
If sold as half-size Border pipes for children
Toy or miniature versions classify as other wind instruments, not standard bagpipes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide historical context and material certifications (e.g
• laburnum wood sourcing) to support antique-style classification
• Avoid bundling with modern cases; ship as complete instrument to prevent parts reclassification
• Declare total weight including bag seasoning materials like glycerin for accurate duty computation
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Great Highland Bagpipe
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Scottish Smallpipe Half Set
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