D'Addario Helicore Violin E String

This is a high-tension steel core violin E string with a platinum-plated finish, designed for professional and student violinists. It falls under HTS 9209.30.00.00 as it is specifically a string for bowed string instruments like violins. The string provides exceptional projection and a focused tone.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9209.92.20.00Lower: 13.9% vs 17.5%

If imported as part of a complete bow replacement kit

Strings packaged with bows or other bowed instrument parts shift to subheading for parts of bowed instruments.

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 17.5%

If for professional guitar string sets sold in bulk for commercial use

String sets for guitars may classify under Chapter 92 string instruments if not purely individual strings.

8302.50.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If made primarily of base metal wire without musical specification

Unspecified metal wire strings could fall under general base metal hardware, not musical instrument specific.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify string material composition (e.g

steel core with platinum plating) matches HTS description to avoid reclassification

Include detailed invoices specifying instrument type (violin) and string gauge for customs valuation

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