9205.90.40.80/Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone/Japan

Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone from Japan

The Yamaha YAS-280 is a student-model alto saxophone made primarily of brass with keywork, classified as a woodwind instrument due to its historical reed mechanism despite metal construction. It falls under HTS 9205.90.40.80 as an other woodwind instrument excluding common types like clarinets or flutes. This code covers specialized or less common woodwinds used in bands and orchestras.

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

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Import Tips

• Verify instrument classification via EN Response or CBP ruling to confirm woodwind status based on reed/single reed mechanism

• Include detailed material composition (brass, pads, keys) and serial numbers in commercial invoice to avoid reclassification

• Ensure CITES compliance if any exotic wood is used in mouthpiece or accessories; common pitfall is undervaluation of brand-name models