Coachman's Whistle
Traditional pea whistle used by carriage drivers, made of brass with wooden mouthpiece producing piercing signal tone. Falls under HTS 9208.90.00.80 as mouth-blown sound signaling instrument. Historically significant for traffic control.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tuned to specific musical pitches
Wind instruments producing discrete musical notes fall under Chapter 92 wind instruments.
If ornamental without functional sound chamber
Statuettes and decorative whistle shapes are base metal ornaments.
If silver-plated and marketed as jewelry accessory
Functional whistles as fashion items may be imitation jewelry.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify pea construction vs acorn style in documentation for proper signaling classification
• Engrave or label with historical context to support collectible valuation
• Test for lead content compliance with CPSIA if sold as toy replica
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