Meinl Byzance 20-inch Dark Ride Cymbal from China
Hand-hammered from B20 bronze, this ride cymbal delivers warm, dark sustain ideal for jazz and rock fusion. It falls under HTS 9206.00.40.00 as a cymbal, a core percussion element struck for rhythmic and tonal effects.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Provide hammer pattern and lathing certificates to prove artisanal musical instrument status
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use; retail-ready presentation supports correct classification
• Monitor EU origin rules as many premium cymbals are Turkish-made with specific trade agreements