Fox Renard 220 Bassoon from Japan
The Fox Renard 220 is a professional maple wood bassoon with nickel silver keys and U-tube, classified under HTS 9205.90.40 as other woodwind instruments. It doubles with synthetic top joint option for durability. This code covers double-reed woodwinds like bassoons excluded from clarinet headings.
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
• Provide bore measurements and wood species certification to confirm bassoon specs against clarinet misclassification
• Ensure bocal (crook) is included in complete instrument declaration; separate bocals go under parts
• Test for lead content in keywork per CPSIA if destined for educational use