Reed Block Assembly for Household Harmoniums from China
The reed block assembly holds and aligns free reeds in household harmoniums or reed organs, producing sound when air passes through, fitting 9209.99.18.00 for parts of 9205.90.14 instruments. It is a precision-machined wooden or plastic block with tuned metal reeds. This component is critical for tonal quality in these portable home wind instruments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.2%
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
• Provide certificates confirming reed tuning and compatibility only with acoustic household wind instruments to meet classification criteria
• Label shipments clearly as 'musical instrument parts' and avoid generic descriptions to prevent customs reclassification
• Ensure no inclusion of electronic pickups, which could reclassify under electric instrument parts