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Ebony Violin Chin Rest from Japan

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.

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

• 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