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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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