9205.10.00.80 - Valued over $10 each

This HTS category, 9205.10.00.80, specifically covers brass-wind musical instruments that have a value exceeding $10 each. Brass-wind instruments are characterized by their production of sound through the vibration of the player's lips against a mouthpiece, which in turn causes the air column within the instrument to vibrate. Examples include trumpets, trombones, tubas, French horns, and cornets, among others.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 9205.10.00.40, solely by the monetary value of the instrument. While both categories encompass brass-wind instruments, this specific subcategory applies only to those with an individual value of over $10. This distinction is crucial for accurate duty and tariff assessments.

As a leaf node within the HTS, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 9205.10.00.80 is determined by confirming the item is a brass-wind instrument and its value exceeds the specified threshold. The inherent physical characteristics and sound production mechanisms of brass instruments are the primary determinants of inclusion within this classification.