Uilleann Bagpipe Practice Set from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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