Bacchus BTB-1000 Electric Bassoon from Germany
The Bacchus BTB-1000 is a hybrid electric bassoon with amplified double-reed system and carbon fiber body reinforcements. It qualifies under HTS 9205.90.60.00 as other wind musical instruments despite electronic enhancements. Primarily acoustic wind with amplification accessory.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Separate electronics value in commercial invoice to avoid Chapter 85 classification
• FCC compliance labeling required for battery-powered amplification components
• Test for playability to confirm wind instrument status over electronic device