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Brazilwood Cello Bow

Affordable brazilwood bow optimized for cellos, a bowed string instrument under heading 9202. This accessory is specifically listed in HTS 9209.92.60.00 for bows and parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9503.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If marketed and sized as a toy musical instrument accessory

Toys representing musical instruments, including mini bows, fall under Chapter 95.

9209.99.80.00Higher: 25.3% vs 20%

If for use with electronic or non-acoustic string instruments

Parts for other musical instruments not specified elsewhere use 9209.99.

4421.99.70Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If imported as unfinished wooden sticks without hair or fittings

Other articles of wood not specified may apply to raw bow blanks.

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

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide bow length and weight specs in documentation to match cello-specific design

• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as toy items if sized for student instruments

• Bundle with cases only if not sold as a set to prevent set classification issues