08/26/2026
If you haven't written a comment yet, please do! The deadline to write a comment is August 27th!!
There is currently a proposed 25% additional tariff on ALL brass-wind instruments along with parts and accessories.
This includes trumpets, trombones, french horns, euphoniums, tubas and sousaphones as well as accessories for all band instruments. These tariffs would be in addition to any current tariffs or fees and would affect instruments coming from any country.
YOU can make a difference! Right now. Deadline for comments is Aug 27
Go to the Regulations.gov website.
Click on the small blue COMMENT button toward the top left.
Craft your message
Here are some questions to help you craft a perfectly personalized message easily:
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."
Want to dig deeper?
Statement From NAMM President and CEO on Section 232 Addition of Brass-wind Instruments | NAMM.org
CNN The Lead: Hitting the Right Notes: Impact of Trump Tariffs on Music Industry with NAMM CEO John Mlynczak, August 12, 2026 | NAMM.org
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