Brass Trumpet Straight Mute from China
A straight mute made of brass designed specifically for trumpets, altering the tone by blocking the bell. It fits securely into the trumpet's bell and is used by musicians to achieve a muted sound effect. Classified under HTS 9209.99.1000 as a mute for musical instruments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify the mute is designed exclusively for musical instruments to avoid reclassification as general merchandise
• Include detailed product specs and photos in import documentation to confirm specificity to instruments like trumpets
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on brass imports from certain countries; check current Commerce Department advisories