Schreiber S16 Contrabassoon from Germany
Schreiber S16 contrabassoon is constructed from grenadilla wood with extensive keywork for orchestral double bass register. HTS 9205.90.40.80 captures this rare other woodwind instrument beyond standard oboe/bassoon breaks. Essential for large symphony sections.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• CITES Appendix II permit required for grenadilla wood; attach to entry docs
• Measure overall dimensions for correct statistical note reporting if applicable
• Avoid common error of classifying under oboe heading due to double reed similarity