Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone from China
The Yamaha YAS-280 is a student-model alto saxophone made primarily of brass with wooden tonewoods in key mechanisms, classified under HTS 9205.90.40 as an other woodwind instrument. It features a curved single reed mouthpiece and engraved bell, designed for intermediate players. This code applies to woodwinds beyond common flutes, piccolos, and specific recorders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify instrument classification with CBP via ruling request if it has hybrid materials like brass bodies with wood keys
• Include detailed material composition and photos in entry documentation to avoid misclassification as brass wind instruments
• Check for CITES compliance if using exotic woods like grenadilla in ligatures or accessories