HTS tariff line · chapter 92
9209.92.60
Bows, parts of bows, bow hair, chin rests and other parts and accessories for string instruments played with a bow
Analysis
HTS 9209.92.60 covers bows, parts of bows, bow hair, chin rests and other parts and accessories for string instruments played with a bow under heading 9209 (parts (for example, mechanisms for music boxes) and accessories (for example, cards…).
Rates on the nearby lines range from 3.9% to 4.6%. The costliest confusion would be with 9209.92.80 (parts and accessories for the musical instruments of heading 9202…) at 4.6%, a difference of 4.6 points on the customs value.
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 40% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 40% duty.
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 38% of the 40 tariff lines in chapter 92 that are also free. Chapter 99 measures such as Section 301 or 232 can still apply on top, depending on where the goods come from.
The other lines in the same group are 9209.92.20 (mutes, collapsible musical instrument stands and music…, 3.9%), 9209.92.40 (parts and accessories for the musical instruments of…, 10¢/1,000 pins + 3.5%) and 9209.92.80 (parts and accessories for the musical instruments of…, 4.6%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9209.92.20 | Mutes, collapsible musical instrument stands and music holders for attachment to musical instruments | 3.9% |
| 9209.92.40 | Parts and accessories for the musical instruments of heading 9202: tuning pins | 10¢/1,000 pins + 3.5% |
| 9209.92.80 | Parts and accessories for the musical instruments of heading 9202: other | 4.6% |