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Carbon Fiber Violin Bow from Germany

A high-performance violin bow crafted from carbon fiber, designed for string instruments played with a bow like violins and violas. It falls under HTS 9209.92.60.00 as a complete bow for bowed string instruments of heading 9202.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the bow is specifically for bowed string instruments (e.g

• violin family) to confirm classification under 9209.92.60

• Include detailed material composition and instrument compatibility in commercial invoices to avoid reclassification

• Check for CITES compliance if using endangered wood species like pernambuco in the bow