Yamaha YFL-222 Standard Flute from Germany
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 — 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
• 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