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%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
• 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