9209.92.60.00/Carbon Fiber Violin Bow/Japan

Carbon Fiber Violin Bow from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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