9206.00.40.00/Meinl Byzance 20-inch Dark Ride Cymbal/Japan

Meinl Byzance 20-inch Dark Ride Cymbal from Japan

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 — 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%

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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