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Professional Bass Drum from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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