Coachman's Whistle from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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