Professional Steel Snare Drum from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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