Harmon Mute for Jazz Trumpet from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming compatibility only with trumpets to support classification
• Label packages clearly as 'musical instrument mute' to prevent customs misclassification