Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar

The Fender Stratocaster is an iconic solid-body electric guitar that produces sound through electromagnetic pickups requiring amplification. It falls under HTS 9207.90.00 as an electrically amplified musical instrument not classified elsewhere in heading 9207. Its design features three single-coil pickups and a tremolo bridge for versatile tones.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 22.5%

If unamplified acoustic guitar

Acoustic guitars without electric amplification fall under heading 9202 for string instruments played without electricity.

9209.92.80Lower: 22.1% vs 22.5%

If imported as parts only

Individual guitar parts like necks or bodies are classified under 9209 as parts of musical instruments rather than complete instruments.

8518.90Lower: 10% vs 22.5%

If primarily electronic sound module without strings

Devices functioning mainly as electronic sound generators may shift to audio equipment in Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify CITES compliance if guitar contains rosewood or other restricted woods in fretboards or bodies

Include detailed specifications on pickups, amplification requirements, and wood content in commercial invoices

Avoid misclassification as acoustic by confirming electric amplification necessity in product documentation

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Yamaha DX7 Digital Synthesizer

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Moog Minimoog Model D Synthesizer

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Korg MS-20 Semi-Modular Synth

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Electro-Harmonix 12AX7 Tube Preamp Pedal

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Boss DD-8 Digital Delay Pedal

The Boss DD-8 provides digital delay effects for electric guitars and other amplified instruments via DSP processing. Under HTS 9207.90.00 as electrically produced musical effects. Offers multiple delay modes including analog and tape echoes.