Selmer Paris Reference 54 Tenor Saxophone from Germany
The Selmer Paris Reference 54 is a vintage-style tenor saxophone crafted from high-grade brass with a dark lacquer finish and rolled tone holes. Classified under HTS 9205.90.60.00 as other wind musical instruments, specifically large single-reed woodwinds. It represents professional orchestral brass winds excluded from fairground or mechanical categories.
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 CITES certification if sax contains any restricted materials like African mahogany in original pads
• Label clearly as 'professional musical instrument' to distinguish from student models in subheading 9205.90.40
• Budget for potential acoustic testing at customs to prove functionality over decorative use