Musical Saw from Canada
A specialized handsaw with a tempered steel blade designed to be played by bending and striking to produce musical tones. Falls under HTS 9208.90.00.80 explicitly as a musical saw not fitting other instrument categories. Often includes a bow and carrying case.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include blade tension specifications and playing instructions to prove musical classification
• Ensure saw teeth are dulled if marketed as instrument to avoid tool classification under Chapter 82
• Check for performance venue import restrictions on sharp instruments