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Kawai Digital Hybrid Tuning Pins from Japan

Tuning pins compatible with Kawai hybrid digital-acoustic pianos, designed to interface with both traditional strings and sensors. Classified under HTS 9209.92.40.00 for piano parts in heading 9202, despite hybrid features.

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

• Clarify acoustic component dominance in descriptions to avoid digital instrument reclassification

• Include photos and diagrams showing pin-string interface for hybrid models