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Horsehair Bow Rehair Kit from Japan

Kit containing bow hair for rehairing violin or viola bows, a direct accessory for bowed string instruments. Falls under HTS 9209.92.60.00 as explicitly listed bow hair.

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%

Import Tips

Declare exact hair origin (e.g

Mongolian horsehair) and quantity for accurate valuation

Include usage instructions in shipments to affirm classification as musical accessory

Watch for agricultural restrictions on animal hair imports