Roland TR-8S Drum Machine from China
The Roland TR-8S rhythm machine emulates classic TR-series drum sounds using analog modeling and sampling, electrically produced and amplified. Under HTS 9207.90.00 for electric percussion instruments. Features ACB modeling and individual analog circuits per instrument.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify analog circuitry per drum voice confirming electronic instrument construction
• Document sequencer functionality as integral to musical performance
• Avoid descriptions emphasizing recording features that could shift classification