Border Bagpipe Reproduction from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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