Yamaha YCL-255 Standard Bb Clarinet from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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