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Chromatic Tuning Fork A440 from Germany

A precision-forged steel tuning fork tuned to A440 Hz standard pitch, used by musicians to tune instruments acoustically. It is classified under HTS 9209.99.0500 as a tuning fork, a fundamental tool for ensuring pitch accuracy in orchestras and solo performances. Made from high-grade metal for pure tone resonance.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include calibration certificate showing exact Hz frequency to substantiate musical tuning purpose

• Declare as individual forks; sets with strikers may alter classification

• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from medical tuning forks used in neurology tests

Chromatic Tuning Fork A440 from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9209.99.05.00