Musical Saw from Japan
A flexible steel handsaw played by bending and striking with a mallet to produce harmonic tones, popular in folk music performances. It qualifies for HTS 9208.90.00 as a musical saw explicitly named in the heading for other musical instruments. Typically includes a handle and carrying case.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Emphasize musical use in invoices; include performance videos to prevent classification as a tool under Chapter 82
• Declare blade length and material; ensure no power components to stay out of electric instrument headings
• For sets with mallets, note if sold as ensemble to avoid parts classification