Yamaha YFL-222 Standard Flute from Canada
The Yamaha YFL-222 is a student-level flute crafted from sterling silver with a nickel silver body, featuring a curved headjoint and open-hole keys. It falls under HTS 9205.90.40.60 as a non-bamboo flute, classified as a woodwind instrument with flute-specific design for producing sound via an air jet across an embouchure hole.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the flute is not made from bamboo or wood to avoid reclassification; provide material composition certificates
• Ensure CITES compliance if any exotic materials like abalone shell are used in key inlays
• Label as 'musical instrument' to prevent misclassification as toy