Coachman's Whistle from China
A metal pea whistle used historically by coach drivers for signaling, producing shrill tones when blown. Fits HTS 9208.90.00.40 as other mouth-blown sound signaling instruments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.3%
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
• Provide historical context docs to distinguish from modern sports whistles
• Test for pea mechanism functionality during inspection
• Bundle carefully; excess packaging may imply toy classification