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Schreiber S16 Contrabassoon from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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