9209.99.40.80 - Other
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No., kg |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9209.99.40.80, specifically covers "other" parts and accessories for woodwind and brass wind musical instruments that do not fall into more specific subcategories. This broad category encompasses a wide array of components and supplementary items designed to be used with or enhance the functionality of instruments such as clarinets, saxophones, flutes, trumpets, trombones, and tubas. Examples include specialized cleaning tools, certain types of valve oil or lubricant specifically formulated for brass instruments, unique mouthpiece accessories not covered elsewhere, or any other functional or protective items that are clearly intended for use with these wind instruments.
It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 9209.99.40.40, which is designated "For woodwind musical instruments." While there is overlap in the general grouping of wind instruments, this particular node is intended for items that are either common to both woodwind and brass instruments or are exclusively for brass instruments, thereby avoiding double classification. The distinction hinges on whether the part or accessory is specifically designed for or functions primarily with the distinct mechanisms and materials found in brass wind instruments, or if it serves a general purpose across both families of wind instruments.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under HTS 9209.99.40.80. Therefore, the classification hinges on a careful assessment of whether a particular part or accessory is indeed intended for woodwind and/or brass wind instruments and does not fit into any more narrowly defined HTS categories within Chapter 92, such as specific types of reeds, mouthpieces, or instrument cases that may have their own distinct classifications. The principle of classification dictates that if a more specific description is available, it should be used; this category serves as a residual for items that meet the general scope of wind instrument accessories but lack a more precise designation.