Brass-Plated Tuning Pins for Grand Pianos from China
Premium brass-plated tuning pins engineered for grand pianos, providing corrosion resistance and smooth winding for professional tuning. Each pin has a tapered design for secure fit in the pinblock, maintaining pitch accuracy under high string tension. HTS 9209.91.40.00 covers these as dedicated piano tuning pins.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide piano model compatibility charts in customs paperwork to confirm classification as piano-specific parts
• Ensure plating material composition is documented to prevent misclassification as base metal articles