Muramatsu EX Professional Flute from Germany
The Muramatsu EX is a handmade professional flute with a silver body, gold risers, and Straubinger pads for superior tone and response. Classified under HTS 9205.90.40.60 as a flute excluding bamboo, it is a transverse woodwind instrument designed for orchestral use.
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
• Obtain manufacturer specs confirming non-wood, non-bamboo construction for customs validation
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Japanese musical instruments
• Use detailed invoices specifying model and materials to avoid valuation disputes