Mechanical Singing Bird Box
An 18th-century style automaton with a feathered bird that flaps wings and produces chirping sounds via bellows and pipes when activated. It is a mechanical singing bird, explicitly included in tariff item 9208.90.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the automaton under 9208.90.00 as a mechanical singing bird
• If it is an antique over 100 years old, consider Chapter 97 for antiques
• Ensure it does not include electronic components, which would shift classification
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