Gemeinhardt Contrabass Flute from China
The massive Gemeinhardt contrabass flute in C with silver-plated wood headjoint qualifies under HTS 9205.90.40 other woodwind despite flute family. Its size and mechanism complexity set it apart from standard flutes. Headjoint wood content drives classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Measure total length for oversized cargo declaration; exceeds standard flute dimensions
• Specify headjoint wood species for endangered materials compliance