Ibanez RG Series Electric Guitar from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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