Musical Instruments Case from Germany
Personal guitar, violin, or other instrument taken abroad for practice/performance by returning musician resident. Household/personal effect under HTS 9804.00.45 returns duty-free.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Protect instruments during travel; show personal use
• Professional instruments may need separate declaration
• Accompany resident