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Wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs: > Other: > Woodwind instruments: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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Products classified under HTS 9205.90.40
Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone
The Yamaha YAS-280 is a student-model alto saxophone made primarily of brass with wooden tonewoods in key mechanisms, classified under HTS 9205.90.40 as an other woodwind instrument. It features a curved single reed mouthpiece and engraved bell, designed for intermediate players. This code applies to woodwinds beyond common flutes, piccolos, and specific recorders.
Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone
The legendary Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone features a brass body with ebony or grenadilla wood in thumb rests and key touches, fitting HTS 9205.90.40 for other woodwind instruments. Known for its rich tone, it's a professional model collected by jazz musicians. Classification here distinguishes it from flutes or clarinets.
Fox Renard 220 Bassoon
The Fox Renard 220 is a professional maple wood bassoon with nickel silver keys and U-tube, classified under HTS 9205.90.40 as other woodwind instruments. It doubles with synthetic top joint option for durability. This code covers double-reed woodwinds like bassoons excluded from clarinet headings.
Püchner 3000 Contrabassoon
The Püchner 3000 contrabassoon is crafted from mountain maple with extensive keywork, falling under HTS 9205.90.40 for other woodwinds. Its double reed and large size make it essential for symphony orchestras. Excluded from flute/piccolo and clarinet subheadings.
Schreiber S10 English Horn
The Schreiber S10 English horn (cor anglais) is a maple double-reed transposing woodwind in F, classified HTS 9205.90.40 as other woodwind. It features full German system keywork for orchestral use. Fits 'other' category beyond oboes/clarinets.
Forrests MBII Oboe
While oboes have statistical notes, the Forrests MBII conservatory oboe with synthetic top joint fits HTS 9205.90.40 as other woodwind due to material innovation. Grenadilla wood body with full system keys. Advanced materials distinguish from traditional oboes.
Buffet Crampon Basset Horn
Buffet Crampon's professional basset horn in F extends clarinet range downward, classified HTS 9205.90.40 other woodwind. Grenadilla body with curved bocal. Though clarinet family, its extension warrants 'other' placement.
Gemeinhardt Contrabass Flute
The massive Gemeinhardt contrabass flute in C with silver-plated wood headjoint qualifies under HTS 9205.90.40 other woodwind despite flute family. Its size and mechanism complexity set it apart from standard flutes. Headjoint wood content drives classification.
Moennig Heckelphone
Rare Heckelphone double-reed woodwind invented by William Heckel, classified HTS 9205.90.40 other woodwind. Maple body wider than oboe for unique timbre. Obscure instrument fits perfectly in 'other' category.
Lombard Bass Oboe
Lombard bass oboe extends double reed range to bass register, HTS 9205.90.40 other woodwind. Full grenadilla construction with elaborate keywork. Serves orchestras needing low oboe tones.