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Piano Calendar

A piano calendar is a novelty item, typically a desk or wall calendar that incorporates a small, functional piano as part of its design. It combines the utility of a calendar with the entertainment value of a musical instrument.

Material:

• Calendar Components: Paper, cardboard, often with a glossy finish for the calendar pages.
• Piano Components: Typically constructed from plastic, with metal keys and internal components for sound production. Lower-cost versions may utilize simplified plastic mechanisms. Some higher-end models may incorporate wood in the piano's construction.
• Frame/Base: Plastic, metal, or wood are common materials for supporting the calendar and piano.

Purpose:

The primary purpose is dual: to provide a calendar for date tracking and to offer a small, playable piano for amusement or basic musical exploration. They are often purchased as gifts, desk accessories, or decorative items.

Function:

• Calendar Function: Displays months, dates, and often includes spaces for notes or appointments.
• Piano Function: Plays musical notes when the keys are pressed. The range of notes is limited, usually spanning one or two octaves. The sound is generally produced by mechanical hammers striking metal tines, or via simple electronic sound generation in more modern versions.

Usage Scenarios:

• Desk Accessory: Placed on a desk or table as a functional and entertaining item.
• Gift Item: Popular as gifts for music lovers, students, or those who enjoy novelty items.
• Educational Tool (limited): Can be used to introduce basic musical concepts to children, though it is not a substitute for a proper musical instrument.
• Decorative Item: Used as a visually interesting piece of decor.

Common Types:

• Perpetual Calendars: These feature a mechanism to display dates without needing yearly replacement, often using rotating dials or blocks.
• Traditional Monthly Calendars: Feature standard monthly calendar pages.
• Electronic Piano Calendars: Utilize digital sound generation and may include additional features like pre-recorded songs or rhythms.
• Miniature Grand Piano Calendars: Designed to resemble a small grand piano, often with a more elaborate appearance.
• Upright Piano Calendars: Resemble a small upright piano.
• Wall-Mounted Piano Calendars: Designed to be hung on a wall.

Declared Goods: Piano and Calendar

Based on the provided information, the following HS codes are relevant to the declared goods of "piano and calendar":

• 9201.90.00.00 - Pianos, including player pianos; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments: Other.

  • 92: Chapter 92 covers musical instruments (other than organs).
  • 01: Heading 01 specifically refers to pianos, including player pianos, and harpsichords.
  • 90.00.00: This subheading denotes "Other" within the category of pianos, indicating pianos not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 9201.

• 4910.00.20.00 - Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks: Printed on paper or paperboard in whole or in part by a lithographic process: Not over 0.51 mm in thickness.

  • 49: Chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry.
  • 10: Heading 10 specifically refers to calendars of any kind, including calendar blocks.
  • 00.20.00: This subheading denotes calendars printed on paper or paperboard using a lithographic process and with a thickness not exceeding 0.51 mm.

• 4910.00.60.00 - Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks: Other.

  • 49: Chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry.
  • 10: Heading 10 specifically refers to calendars of any kind, including calendar blocks.
  • 00.60.00: This subheading denotes "Other" calendars, indicating those not specifically classified under 4910.00.20.00.

Important Note: Regarding HS codes 4910.00.20.00 and 4910.00.60.00, the total tax rate will be 30.0% after April 2, 2025, or 37.5% for 4910.00.60.00.