Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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