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
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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