Steel Tuning Pins for Upright Pianos from China
High-precision steel tuning pins designed specifically for upright pianos, featuring a hardened core and blued finish for optimal tuning stability. These pins are inserted into the pinblock to hold piano strings under tension and allow precise adjustments during tuning. Classified under HTS 9209.91.40.00 as parts and accessories exclusively for pianos.
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
• Verify pins are specifically designed for pianos (not other string instruments) to avoid reclassification under 9209.92
• Include technical specs and manufacturer certifications proving piano-specific use in import documentation
• Watch for minimum order quantities from suppliers; bulk imports may qualify for better duty rates but require accurate statistical reporting