Orchestral Tubular Bell Chime Set from China

Professional 2.5-octave set of tuned aluminum tubular bells with mallets, used in symphony orchestras for dramatic effects. Classified in HTS 9206.00.60.00 as a chime set of tuned bells for percussion sections.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Ship with protective tubing to prevent detuning; include ISO pitch certification

Verify set completeness including frame and mallets for classification

Avoid declaring as xylophone parts to prevent 9209 shift