Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar

The Fender Stratocaster is an iconic solid-body electric guitar with a tremolo bridge, three single-coil pickups, and 21 frets on its maple neck. It falls under HTS 9207.90.00.40 as a fretted stringed instrument whose sound must be amplified electrically, featuring a fretboard for precise note playing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+17.5%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 22.5%

If acoustic without built-in pickup or preamp

Acoustic guitars not requiring amplification fall under Chapter 92 string instruments without electrical production.

9209.92.80Lower: 22.1% vs 22.5%

If imported as individual parts like necks or bodies

Separate musical instrument parts are classified under 9209, not assembled fretted instruments.

9207.90.00Same rate: 22.5%

If other fretted types like non-guitar models

Statistical suffix differentiates guitar-specific vs other fretted strings like mandolins within the same heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the instrument requires electrical amplification and has frets to confirm classification under 9207.90; provide manufacturer specs if challenged

Include detailed invoices listing model, serial number, and value; ensure CITES certification for rosewood fretboards

Avoid misclassification as non-fretted by documenting fret count; common pitfall is undervaluing high-end models