Pernambuco Viola Bow

Traditional viola bow made from pernambuco wood, essential for playing bowed string instruments such as violas. Classified under HTS 9209.92.60.00 for bows of instruments in heading 9202.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 17.5%

If imported as part of a complete viola instrument

Instrument-specific parts assembled into the full bowed string instrument use heading 9202.

9209.92.40.00Higher: 21% vs 17.5%

If for bagpipes or similar non-standard bowed instruments

Parts for bagpipes fall under a dedicated subheading.

6704.90.00Same rate: 17.5%

If the bow hair is imported separately without frog or stick

Wigs, false beards, and similar hair articles are in Chapter 67.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CITES permits for pernambuco bows due to endangered status of the wood source

Label shipments clearly as 'viola bows' with specs to prevent misclassification as general wood products

Ensure origin certificates if from Brazil to comply with Lacey Act declarations