Vintage Style Mechanical Door Bell

Electrically-operated vintage reproduction doorbell with mechanical striker producing traditional 'ding-dong' sound. HTS 8531.80.1500 classification for doorbell apparatus regardless of mechanical sound generation. 16V operation with classic brass finish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.3%+10.0%11.3%
🇲🇽Mexico1.3%+10.0%11.3%
🇨🇦Canada1.3%+10.0%11.3%
🇩🇪Germany1.3%+10.0%11.3%
🇯🇵Japan1.3%+10.0%11.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8301.40.60Higher: 23.2% vs 11.3%

If purely mechanical without electrical components

Non-electric bells and gongs classify in Chapter 83.

9405Higher: 16% vs 11.3%

If part of complete lighting fixture

Decorative bells integral to lamps classify with lighting fittings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify electrical vs. purely mechanical operation to maintain Chapter 85 classification

Document finish materials (brass plating thickness) for accurate description

Include transformer requirements in packaging and documentation

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