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The tariff classification of piano parts from India.
Issued October 8, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9209.91.8000
Headings: 9209
Product description
The tariff classification of piano parts from India.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the felt dampers will be 9209.91.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other parts and accessories for pianos.
Full text
NY D82520 October 8, 1998 CLA-2-92:RR:NC:2:227 D82520 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9209.91.8000 Ms. Asha Sahita Duro-Felt Products, Inc. 6 White Aspen Court Little Rock, AR 72212-2032 RE: The tariff classification of piano parts from India. Dear Ms. Sahita: In your letter dated August 17, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of dampers for pianos made of felt. The felt dampers are small felted blocks used to control the vibration of piano strings. The applicable subheading for the felt dampers will be 9209.91.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other parts and accessories for pianos. The rate of duty will be 4.4 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist George Kalkines at 212-466-5794. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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