Musical Saw from Japan
A flexible steel saw blade played by bending and striking with a mallet to produce musical tones, used in folk performances. Falls under HTS 9208.90.00.40 as a musical saw, specifically named in the heading.
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
• Include performance instructions or videos showing musical use to differentiate from carpenter's tools
• Label as 'musical instrument' clearly; generic saws risk reclassification under Chapter 82
• Check for any attached hammers or bows, declaring them as integral parts