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Elixir Nanoweb Acoustic Guitar Phosphor Bronze Strings Light Gauge from Japan

A set of six phosphor bronze wound strings with Nanoweb coating for extended tone life on acoustic guitars. Falls under HTS 9209.30.00.00 as musical instrument strings for plucked instruments. Provides bright tone and reduced finger squeak.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify gauge (.012-.053) and coating type on commercial invoice for accurate HTS confirmation

• Ensure packaging indicates 'for musical instruments' to prevent misclassification as hardware