Music Box Mechanism from Germany
A compact spring-operated motor that powers the rotation of a cylinder to play tunes inside music boxes. It falls under HTS 8412.80.1000 as it is a spring-operated motor designed to store and release mechanical energy for repetitive motion in toys and novelties.
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 motor is purely mechanical without electrical components to avoid reclassification; provide detailed engineering diagrams showing spring mechanism; check for toy safety standards if end-use is children's products