Scottish Smallpipe Half Set from China
A Scottish smallpipe half set includes one tenor drone and chanter with a compact bag, tuned for pastoral playing, constructed from polished woods like holly. Falls under HTS 9205.90.20.00 as a complete bagpipe instrument.
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
• Clearly mark as 'half set' with drone count to match statistical reporting requirements
• Use protective packaging for drones to prevent damage claims affecting duty adjustments
• Source from reputable makers like McCallum or Bagpipes.co.uk for easier provenance verification