Reed Block Assembly for Household Harmoniums from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

12.7%

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

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