Mother-of-Pearl Guitar Inlays from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Import unfinished to maintain 9601 status vs Chapter 92 instruments
• Thickness tolerances critical for duty value
• Bundle sizes affect 'articles' vs bulk classification