Musical Saw from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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