20/08/2026
URGENT! WE NEED TO COME TOGETHER AND ACT NOW!!!
There is a new proposed 25% additional tariff on ALL brass-wind instruments along with parts and accessories - trumpets, trombones, french horns, euphoniums, tubas and sousaphones as well as accessories for all band instruments. These tariffs ADD ON to any current tariffs or fees and would affect ALL INSTRUMENTS ENTERING THE USA FROM ANY COUNTRY - FRANCE, JAPAN, GERMANY, ETC. This means instrument and repair costs for schools and musicians will rise, variety and access to instruments will decrease, and small music shops, teachers, students and players will suffer.
Click the link to tell the government you oppose this before the Aug 27 comment deadline.
A) Go to the .gov link below
B) Click on the blue COMMENT button near the top left
C) Share your quick message saying:
WHO ARE YOU?
WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION TO MUSIC?
WHAT WOULD HIGHER PRICES MEAN?
WHAT DO YOU WANT COMMERCE TO KNOW?
"I respectfully ask that brass-wind musical instruments and covered parts and accessories not be included in the proposed Section 232 tariff."
Then share this with friends, local leaders, music teachers, friends, and even enemies! Music makes communities great and our people creative and strong.
https://www.regulations.gov/document/BIS-2026-0331-0001?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDQUpsOWJZMkhUYVp2MVZGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlVLQNqoHARtY0-mkdPo7UyHb_rKQXY7kfhYU1LD19MZhl8ztrRvuqvPaKhy_aem_gTE0nFDOeUBlamGPf5ynHA
