Mechanical Nutcracker Musician from Japan
A traditional German wooden nutcracker figure of a band musician that plays a simple melody via an internal bellows mechanism. This item is a mechanical musical instrument, falling under tariff item 9208.90.00. It is hand-painted with a colorful uniform, making it both a functional instrument and a decorative piece.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 9208900000; Equal To 9208900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Declare this item as a mechanical musical instrument under tariff item 9208.90.00
• Ensure the internal bellows mechanism is clearly described in the import documentation
• If the nutcracker is primarily a toy, it may be excluded under chapter 92 note 1(c) and classified under heading 95.03 instead