Miyazawa Brilhart Prototype Flute from China
Miyazawa's Brilhart prototype flute features innovative mechanism design, sterling silver construction, and soldered tone holes. It falls under HTS 9205.90.40.60 as a specialized non-bamboo flute for professional musicians.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Prototype status requires detailed R&D documentation to avoid commercial valuation
• Patent markings help prove legitimate instrument status vs sample
• Coordinate with FDA if any unique alloys used