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Ebony Violin Chin Rest

Ergonomic ebony chin rest clipped onto violins for player comfort during performance. Classified in HTS 9209.92.60.00 as other parts and accessories for bow-played string instruments.

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.

9202.90Lower: 17.1% vs 20%

If pre-installed on a complete imported violin

Parts integral to assembled bowed string instruments use heading 9202.

4421.99.98Higher: 40.8% vs 20%

If generic wooden clip without chin rest shaping

Unspecified wood articles default to Chapter 44.

9209.94Lower: 15.2% vs 20%

If designed for upright basses or contrabasses

Different string instrument categories have separate accessory codes.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Specify model compatibility (e.g

• Guarneri vs Flesch) in invoices

• CITES documentation required for ebony due to Appendix II listing

• Avoid selling with violins as sets to maintain parts classification