Church Tower Carillon Bell Set from China
A set of 23 tuned bronze bells ranging from soprano to bass, designed for installation in church towers to produce melodic peals. Classified under HTS 9206.00.60.00 as a set of tuned bells known as carillons, specifically for architectural integration and automated or manual ringing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify the bells are pre-tuned as a matched set with documentation from the manufacturer; obtain certificates confirming they meet carillon pitch standards
• Ensure structural compliance for tower installation if applicable
• Avoid misclassification by proving they are not individual bells or untuned percussion