Yanagisawa AWO10 Alto Saxophone from Japan
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 — 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
• 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