Selmer SAS 280 Tenor Saxophone from Japan
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.
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
• Obtain manufacturer's declaration of conformity for woodwind acoustics to support classification during customs exam
• Photograph case and mouthpiece separately if imported as set to prevent bundling into higher-duty categories
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain EU-origin saxophones; declare country of origin accurately