Brass Ship's Bell from Germany
A traditional brass bell used on ships for signaling time or alarms, mounted on a wooden or metal base. It falls under HTS 8306.10.00.00 as a nonelectric bell made of base metal, specifically brass, designed to produce sound by striking. These are common nautical decor items.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the bell is nonelectric and primarily base metal (e.g
• brass, steel) to avoid misclassification under electrical goods in Chapter 85
• Provide detailed photos and material composition certificates during customs entry to confirm it's a functional bell, not a toy