Mother-of-Pearl Guitar Inlays from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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