Harpsichords and Other Keyboard Stringed Instruments

Harpsichords, spinets, and clavichords occupy a specialized niche in the early-music and professional performance market, where instrument provenance and maker reputation heavily influence valuation. All US imports fall under a single 10-digit line, 9201900000, making classification straightforward, though customs value documentation is critical given the wide price range of antique versus modern reproductions. Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany are notable European suppliers alongside China, reflecting the instrument's dual market of artisan workshop production and lower-cost student models. Importers should verify whether a specific instrument qualifies as an antique (over 100 years old), which would shift classification out of Chapter 92 entirely.

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