Miyazawa Brilhart Prototype Flute from Japan
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 — 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
• 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