Mother-of-Pearl Guitar Inlays from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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