Backun Alpha Bb Clarinet from Japan
Modern Backun Alpha Bb clarinet with Grenadilla QK wood body offering improved acoustics and durability for advancing students. Classified precisely under HTS 9205.90.40.20 as a standard clarinet woodwind.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm QK wood species certification for faster CITES clearance
• Include factory test reports showing pitch accuracy (A=440/442 Hz)
• Separate ligatures and reeds in packaging to avoid set classification