Steel Dinner Gong
A large steel gong struck with a mallet to signal dinner in homes or restaurants, often mounted on a stand. It is a non-electric gong of base metal, and when used in a religious or ceremonial context, it qualifies as a church bell under tariff item 8306.10.10.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the gong is used for secular purposes, such as in restaurants or homes.
This item covers other non-electric bells and gongs of base metal not classified as church bells.
If the gong is purely decorative and not functional.
Decorative gongs may be classified as ornaments of base metal.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the gong as a church bell only if it is intended for religious or ceremonial use; otherwise, it may fall under a different item
• Provide the gong's dimensions and weight for accurate duty calculation
• Ensure the striker is included in the declaration to avoid separate classification