USAID Family Baby Grand Piano from Japan
Polished ebony baby grand piano purchased for USAID officer's family residence abroad. Classified under HTS 9805.00.50 as returning household effects after extended development assignment. Duty-free with service verification.
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
• Arrange specialized musical instrument shipping; provide climate control documentation; submit dependent housing records