Reed Block Assembly for Household Harmoniums from Japan
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 — 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 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