Pernambuco Viola Bow from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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