Border Bagpipe Reproduction from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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