Coachman's Whistle from Japan
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 — 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 historical context docs to distinguish from modern sports whistles
• Test for pea mechanism functionality during inspection
• Bundle carefully; excess packaging may imply toy classification