Muramatsu EX Professional Flute from Japan
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 — 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
• 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