Yamaha YCL-255 Standard Bb Clarinet
The Yamaha YCL-255 is a student-level Bb clarinet made primarily from grenadilla wood with a grenadite barrel and body, featuring silver-plated keys and a Bb pitch. It falls under HTS 9205.90.40.20 as a woodwind clarinet, specifically designed for single-reed performance in concert bands and orchestras.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made primarily of plastic or ebonite
Plastic clarinets like many student models fall under 'other woodwind instruments' due to non-wood construction.
If imported as a musical instrument set with case
Sets comprising a clarinet and dedicated case are classified under percussion or set provisions.
If imported as individual replacement parts only
Separate clarinet keys, pads, or mouthpieces classify as musical instrument parts rather than complete instruments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify CITES certification for grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) to comply with endangered species import regulations
• Include detailed material composition and serial numbers in commercial invoices to avoid misclassification as brasswind instruments
• Check for bore size and key configuration documentation to confirm classification as a standard clarinet rather than bass clarinet
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