Border Bagpipe Reproduction from Japan
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 — 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
• 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