Ibanez RG Series Electric Guitar
Ibanez RG is a superstrat-style electric guitar with thin Wizard neck, 24 jumbo frets, Edge tremolo, and HSH pickup configuration for high-gain amplified sound. HTS 9207.90.00.40 applies due to its fretted strings and electric amplification requirement.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classical or acoustic models
Non-amplified nylon-string guitars classify under acoustic string instruments.
If as unfinished guitar bodies or necks
Incomplete instruments or parts fall under 9209 for assembly abroad.
If with significant precious metal fittings
High-value gold-plated hardware may trigger jewelry chapter if predominant.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide wiring diagrams to prove integral amplification needs; customs may inspect for passive vs active electronics
• Declare exact wood species for Lacey Act compliance; rosewood fingerboards require CITES docs
• Ship in hard case separately to avoid set classification; bulk shipments need per-unit valuation
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Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 Electric Guitar
Charvel DK24 has 24 frets, San Dimas neck, Seymour Duncan pickups, recessed heel for easy upper-fret access and amplification. HTS 9207.90.00.40 fretted electric.
PRS Custom 24 Electric Guitar
PRS Custom 24 features 24 frets, pattern neck carve, 85/15 pickups, and figured maple top for articulate amplified tone. HTS 9207.90.00.40 for fretted electric guitar.
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.
Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard features a carved maple top, set mahogany neck with 22 frets, and humbucker pickups for amplified tone. Classified under HTS 9207.90.00.40 for its fretted design and electrical sound production essential for performance.
Yamaha Pacifica Electric Guitar
Yamaha Pacifica offers versatile HSS pickups, 22 frets, vintage tremolo, and alder body ideal for beginners to pros with electric amplification. It qualifies for HTS 9207.90.00.40 as a fretted electrically-produced sound instrument.