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9801.00.85.00/Musician's Performance Instrument Case/Japan

Musician's Performance Instrument Case from Japan

Professional violin, sheet music binder, metronome, and rosin case used by concert violinist for temporary international performances. Returned by same musician. Classifies under HTS 9801.00.85.00 as musician's professional instruments temporarily exported for employment.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Provide concert contracts, instrument appraisals, and travel documentation; declare instrument value accurately; ensure customs inspection for authenticity

Musician's Performance Instrument Case from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9801.00.85.00