Professional Steel Snare Drum

A high-tension steel snare drum with adjustable lugs and strainer for orchestral and marching use, featuring a 14-inch diameter shell and internal snares for crisp articulation. Classified under HTS 9206.00.80.00 as other percussion instruments, distinct from drums of heading 9206.10. This ensures it falls into the residual 'other' category for miscellaneous percussion not specifically enumerated.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+17.5%22.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9206.00Same rate: 22.8%

If classified as a basic drum without advanced features

Drums with shells over 36.5 cm diameter fall under specific drum subheading 9206.10, separate from residual 'other' percussion.

9209.92.80.00Lower: 22.1% vs 22.8%

If electronic or MIDI-equipped

Electronic percussion instruments are classified in Chapter 92 under parts and accessories for musical instruments, not acoustic percussion.

9503.00.00.90Lower: 10% vs 22.8%

If sold as a toy for children under 12

Toy percussion instruments designed for amusement rather than musical performance shift to Chapter 95 toys, excluding professional models.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify instrument classification via CBP rulings to confirm it fits 'other' percussion, avoiding misclassification as a drum under 9206.10

Include detailed photos and material specs in entry docs; ensure serial numbers for anti-dumping checks on certain foreign percussion