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Mother-of-Pearl Guitar Inlays

Custom-cut mother-of-pearl dots and shapes for guitar fretboard inlays. HTS 9601.90.80.00 for worked shell articles used in musical instrument customization.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+17.5%21.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9209.92.80Higher: 22.1% vs 21.2%

If parts of string instruments

Musical instrument parts exclude to Chapter 92.

6805.10.00Higher: 35% vs 21.2%

If natural stone abrasives

Chapter 68 for stone, but shell is animal material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Import unfinished to maintain 9601 status vs Chapter 92 instruments

Thickness tolerances critical for duty value

Bundle sizes affect 'articles' vs bulk classification