Moennig Heckelphone from China
Rare Heckelphone double-reed woodwind invented by William Heckel, classified HTS 9205.90.40 other woodwind. Maple body wider than oboe for unique timbre. Obscure instrument fits perfectly in 'other' category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain rarity certification for potential cultural artifact review
• Custom crating required due to non-standard dimensions