Orchestral Xylophone Set from Japan
A professional 4-octave xylophone with rosewood bars, adjustable-height frame, and mallets for symphony orchestras. It qualifies under HTS 9206.00.80.00 as other percussion instruments (e.g., xylophones explicitly listed), not fitting drum or specific categories.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide bar material certificates (e.g
• rosewood CITES compliance if applicable) to avoid customs holds
• Measure and document frame height precisely per statistical notes for similar instruments to aid valuation