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Felt Piano Hammer Replacement Kit

Set of premium wool felt hammer heads for piano restoration, shaped for upright or grand models. Falls under 9209.91.8000 as specialized piano parts for sound production. Includes adhesives for professional installation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.2%+20.0%24.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5911.90.00Higher: 41.3% vs 24.2%

If generic textile textile products

Felt products not shaped for instruments classified as industrial textiles in Chapter 59.

9209.94Lower: 15.2% vs 24.2%

If for automatic piano players

Parts for self-playing mechanisms separate from manual piano hammers.

3506.91Lower: 14.6% vs 24.2%

If adhesives dominant in kit

Prepared glues overshadow if not clearly piano accessory kits.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide fiber content lab tests (wool percentage) to confirm musical instrument vs textile classification

β€’ Declare as 'piano hammer felts only' – adding tools risks set classification

β€’ Watch for EU REACH compliance on adhesives; non-compliant imports face detention