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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide concert contracts, instrument appraisals, and travel documentation; declare instrument value accurately; ensure customs inspection for authenticity