Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone

The legendary Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone features a brass body with ebony or grenadilla wood in thumb rests and key touches, fitting HTS 9205.90.40 for other woodwind instruments. Known for its rich tone, it's a professional model collected by jazz musicians. Classification here distinguishes it from flutes or clarinets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.9%+17.5%22.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇨🇦Canada4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇩🇪Germany4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇯🇵Japan4.9%+10.0%14.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9205.90.60Lower: 17.5% vs 22.4%

If featuring significant brass-dominant design

Moves to brass wind instruments if wood elements like pads are incidental rather than structural.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 22.4%

If for repaired or refurbished instruments

US-made instruments repaired abroad may qualify for duty-free reimport under special provisions.

9209.94.40Lower: 15.7% vs 22.4%

If imported disassembled as repair parts kit

Disassembled woodwind components for repair classified as parts, not complete instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain manufacturer specs confirming wood content to support 'other woodwind' classification over brass winds

Declare vintage status if pre-1980s model, as older instruments may require cultural property declarations

Bundle with hard case but declare separately to avoid set classification pitfalls

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