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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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