Professional Bass Drum from China
A large bass drum with a deep wooden shell, batter and resonant heads, typically used in drum kits or marching bands. Struck with a foot pedal or mallet for low-frequency tones. Falls under HTS 9206.00.20.00 as a core percussion drum instrument.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact shell dimensions; oversized drums may trigger additional freight handling fees
• Provide origin certificates for wood to avoid Lacey Act violations
• Avoid misclassification as furniture by emphasizing musical use in docs