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Straight Mute for French Horn from Japan

Durable fiber straight mute that fits double and single French horns, dampening sound for orchestral practice. As a dedicated mute for horn instruments under heading 9202, it is covered by HTS 9209.92.20.00.

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 inner diameter tolerances in specs to prove fit for French horns only

• Use photos/videos of installation on actual horns for binding ruling requests if challenged