Harmon Mute for Jazz Trumpet from China
The iconic Harmon mute for trumpets features a adjustable cup and stem for versatile muting effects popular in jazz. It attaches to the trumpet bell and allows sound modification through bucket and straight positions. Falls under HTS 9209.99.1000 as a specialized mute for musical instruments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.7%
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
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming compatibility only with trumpets to support classification
• Label packages clearly as 'musical instrument mute' to prevent customs misclassification