Music Box Mechanism from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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