Roland TR-8S Drum Machine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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