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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of a complete viola instrument
Instrument-specific parts assembled into the full bowed string instrument use heading 9202.
If for bagpipes or similar non-standard bowed instruments
Parts for bagpipes fall under a dedicated subheading.
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
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