Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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