Buffet Crampon BC400 Bass Clarinet from Japan
The Buffet Crampon BC400 is a bass clarinet in Bb with grenadilla wood body, silver-plated keys, and leather pads. Falls under HTS 9205.90.60.00 as other woodwind instruments (double-reed or single-reed types). Professional model distinguished from toy or fairground variants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Source CITES Appendix II permits for grenadilla wood to comply with endangered species regulations
• Include bore measurements and key count in invoices to confirm professional vs. student classification
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'flute' which uses different subheadings in 9205