Pernambuco Viola Bow from Japan
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 — 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
• 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