Brass Ship's Bell from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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