Wind Chest for Household Wind Musical Instruments from China

A wind chest is a mechanical component that supplies and regulates air pressure to the pipes or reeds in household wind musical instruments like small organs or harmoniums, classified under 9209.99.18.00 as a part specifically for instruments of 9205.90.14. It ensures proper sound production by distributing air evenly. This part is essential for the functioning of these acoustic, non-electronic wind instruments designed for home use.

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

Verify the part is exclusively for instruments under 9205.90.14 (household wind types) with supplier documentation to avoid misclassification

Include detailed technical specs and diagrams in import entries to prove functionality as a musical instrument part, not general machinery

Check for any electronic components, as those may shift to HTS Chapter 92 accessories or Chapter 85