Church Tower Carillon Bell Set from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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