Uilleann Bagpipe Practice Set

Uilleann pipes are Irish bagpipes powered by a foot-operated bellows rather than blowing, including a chanter, drones, and regulators made from exotic woods. Despite bellows mechanism, they classify as bagpipes under HTS 9205.90.20.00 in woodwind category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9205.90Same rate: 17.5%

If imported without full complement of regulators

Incomplete uilleann sets lacking multiple regulators may classify as other wind instruments.

9209.92.20.00Lower: 13.9% vs 17.5%

If shipping regulators or sliders separately

Individual pipe components like regulators are parts interchangeable among wind instruments.

9206.00.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If for electronic MIDI uilleann pipe controllers

Digital/electronic versions fall under percussion or other sound-producing instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify 'practice set' (3-drone minimum) in documentation to differentiate from full concert sets and justify valuation

• Include bellows construction details (leather type) as integral to bagpipe identity for customs

• Comply with leather import regulations; provide tanning certificates to avoid animal product holds