Pallet Leather Seals for Wind Instrument Valves from Japan
Thin leather discs or seals fitted to pallets in household wind instrument valves (9205.90.14 parts), under 9209.99.18.00. Provides airtight closure for efficient air control. Custom-cut for precise valve seating.
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
• Obtain CITES certification if using exotic leathers to avoid wildlife trade restrictions
• Specify thickness and adhesion properties in technical docs to prove musical function
• Store in climate-controlled conditions to prevent warping pre-installation