Vintage Style Mechanical Door Bell from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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