Muramatsu EX Professional Flute from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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