ETW 901 Wagner Tuba
The ETW 901 is a rare Wagner tuba with French horn fingerings and trombone-style rotary valves in bronze. Falls under HTS 9205.90.60.00 for other orchestral brass winds. Specialty Wagner opera instrument.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If true contrabass tuba configuration
Larger contrabass tubas have dedicated subheading 9205.90.75.
If valve sections imported separately
Tuba valve blocks classify as instrument parts in 9209.
If antique over 100 years old
Original Wagner-era instruments qualify as antiques in Chapter 97.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Rare instrument; provide performance history and composer association docs
• Custom cradle packing essential for odd shape and weight
• Expert appraisal may be required for high-value customs valuation
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