Selmer Paris Reference 54 Tenor Saxophone from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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