Selmer SAS 280 Tenor Saxophone

Selmer SAS 280 is a professional tenor saxophone crafted from yellow brass with engraved bell, embodying the woodwind category through its single-reed mouthpiece system. HTS 9205.90.40.80 applies to this other woodwind as it doesn't fit specific statistical suffixes for flutes or piccolos. Ideal for jazz and orchestral settings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.9%+17.5%22.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇨🇦Canada4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇩🇪Germany4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇯🇵Japan4.9%+10.0%14.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9205.90Same rate: 22.4%

If classified as brass wind (e.g., no reed mechanism)

Lack of reed mouthpiece shifts to brass winds like trumpets under different subheading.

9209.94Lower: 12.7% vs 22.4%

If sold as a retail set with stand and cleaning kit

Instrument sets for retail sale classify under specific sets heading rather than individual instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain manufacturer's declaration of conformity for woodwind acoustics to support classification during customs exam

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