Handbell Choir Chime Set from Japan
A portable set of 36 tuned handbells used by choirs for ensemble performances, each bell held and rung by a musician. Falls under HTS 9206.00.60.00 as tuned bells assembled as chimes for percussion music making.
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
• Provide pitch verification charts for each bell in the set to confirm tuning; label as a complete musical ensemble set
• Check for CITES compliance if using exotic woods in handles
• Common pitfall: separate shipping of bells risks reclassification as individual items