Brass Ship's Bell from Japan
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 — 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
• 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