Yanagisawa AWO10 Alto Saxophone from Germany
The Yanagisawa AWO10 is a professional alto saxophone with a vintage matte finish, rockers on bell keys, and dual tone holes for enhanced projection. It qualifies for HTS 9205.90.4040 as a saxophone, a woodwind with conical bore activated by a single reed. Japanese craftsmanship makes it popular among classical and jazz players.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed photos of key mechanisms to confirm woodwind saxophone features during entry
• Label as 'alto saxophone' explicitly to match HTS description and prevent grouping with other brass instruments
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Japanese brass instruments via ITC records