Cast Iron Bell from Japan
Dome-shaped bell cast from nonmalleable cast iron, used for alarms, decoration, or signaling in schools/churches. Falls under HTS 7325.10.00 as general cast articles. Tuned for resonant tone.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document striker/clapper as separate if not integral to avoid set classification
• Frequency specs help distinguish musical instruments (9206) vs. signals
• Cultural import restrictions may apply for antique-style bells