9205.90.40/Gemeinhardt Contrabass Flute/Japan

Gemeinhardt Contrabass Flute from Japan

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 — 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%

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Import Tips

• Measure total length for oversized cargo declaration; exceeds standard flute dimensions

• Specify headjoint wood species for endangered materials compliance