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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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