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DR Strings HI-Beam Bass Guitar Stainless Steel Roundwound Strings

Roundwound stainless steel strings for electric bass guitars, delivering bright attack and longevity. Classified under HTS 9209.30.00.00 for musical instrument strings. Popular for rock and jazz bassists.

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.

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 17.5%

If imported as assembled bass guitar string sets

Complete sets for specific instruments like bass guitars have dedicated subheadings.

7229.90.50Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If flat-rolled stainless steel wire in coils

Unwound metal wire stock classifies under Chapter 72 iron/steel articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Indicate 'roundwound' construction and bass guitar gauge on entry docs

For sets, report total value per string to avoid undervaluation claims

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