Yanagisawa TWO10 Baritone Saxophone from Japan
The Yanagisawa TWO10 is a baritone saxophone with sterling silver neck and bell for enhanced tone, made primarily of brass. It is categorized under HTS 9205.90.60.00 for other wind instruments, encompassing large single-reed saxophones. Excluded from organ-specific headings as a non-keyboard wind.
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
• Declare weight accurately as baritones exceed 20kg; use reinforced shipping crates to comply with hazmat if padded with certain foams
• Provide spectrographic analysis for silver content to avoid reclassification under jewelry headings
• Register with musical instrument associations for provenance documentation to expedite clearance