Musical Saw from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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