Gemeinhardt 3SHB Solid Silver Flute from Japan
The Gemeinhhardt 3SHB features solid sterling silver headjoint, body, and foot, with hand-finished scale for rich tone. HTS 9205.90.40.60 applies as a bamboo-excluded flute, a premium transverse 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
• Silver content certificates prevent precious metal duty addition
• Use stratified sampling for high-value flute shipments
• Mark 'not for children under 3' due to small parts