Find HS Code and trade information for GUITAR STRING CHANGING TOOL

Here's a classification breakdown for "GUITAR STRING CHANGING TOOL" based on the provided HS code reference data. Given the description, several codes could apply depending on the tool's precise function and materials.

• 8205.51.75.00: Handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof; Household tools, and parts thereof; Other.

  • 82: Blades & tools, hand tools. This chapter covers a wide range of hand-operated tools.
  • 05: Handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof.
  • 51: Household tools, and parts thereof.
  • 75: Other. This is a broad category, and could apply if the tool isn't specifically a glass cutter or a more defined household tool.
  • Tax Rate: Base Duty: 3.7%, Additional Duty: 25.0%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional Duty: 30%. Total: 58.7%. This is a high rate, so confirm if this is the most accurate classification.

• 8205.59.80.00: Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof; Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof; Other; Other.

  • 82: Blades & tools, hand tools.
  • 05: Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included.
  • 59: Other handtools.
  • 80: Other. This is a very general "catch-all" for handtools not fitting elsewhere.
  • Tax Rate: Base Duty: 3.7%, Additional Duty: 25.0%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional Duty: 30%. Total: 58.7%. Similar to 8205.51.75.00, confirm accuracy.

• 9209.99.80.00: Parts (for example, mechanisms for music boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments) of musical instruments; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes of all kinds; Other; Other; Other.

  • 92: Musical instruments; their parts and accessories.
  • 09: Parts and accessories of musical instruments.
  • 99: Other parts and accessories.
  • 80: Other. This code is applicable if the tool is specifically designed for musical instruments (guitars in this case) and considered an accessory.
  • Tax Rate: Base Duty: 5.3%, Additional Duty: 7.5%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional Duty: 30%. Total: 42.8%. This is a lower rate than the 8205 codes, making it a potentially better fit.

Recommendations:

1. Functionality: Is the tool a general-purpose tool (like pliers) or specifically designed for changing guitar strings? If it's guitar-specific, 9209.99.80.00 is more appropriate.
2. Material Composition: The material of the tool could influence classification.
3. Detailed Description: Provide a more detailed description of the tool's features and intended use.
4. Consider 9209.99.10.00: Mutes for musical instruments; pedals, dampers and spurs for drums; pedals and holders for cymbals; lyres and other music holders for attachment to musical instruments; and collapsible stands for holding music or for holding musical instruments. If the tool is a stand or holder, this code might apply.
5. Post 2025.4.2 Duty: Be aware of the increased additional duty rate after April 2, 2025.

Important Note: HS code classification is complex. It is recommended to consult with a customs broker or import specialist for a definitive classification based on the specific characteristics of your product.