Blüthner Tuning Pins Set from China
High-quality tuning pins designed specifically for Blüthner upright pianos, made from hardened steel with a diameter of 4.5mm and a core pin length of 32mm. These pins are classified under HTS 9209.92.40.00 as parts and accessories for the musical instruments of heading 9202, which covers pianos.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
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 pin specifications match piano model in heading 9202 to avoid misclassification as general hardware
• Include detailed technical drawings and manufacturer specs in documentation to prove they are piano-specific tuning pins