Coachman's Whistle from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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