Acoustic and semi-acoustic string instruments — from classical violins and concert harps to steel-string and classical guitars — are classified here when not more specifically described elsewhere in the schedule. Instrument grade, tonewoods, and country of origin are the primary factors shaping duty treatment and valuation at entry. Importers should note that high-value handcrafted instruments may require detailed appraisals to support declared customs value, while mass-produced student-grade instruments from certain origins have historically attracted antidumping scrutiny.

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