Grandfather Clock Carillon Chime Set from China
Integrated set of 8-12 tuned bells within a grandfather clock case, striking Westminster or other quarter-hour melodies. HTS 9206.00.60.00 applies as these are sets of tuned bells functioning as carillons in horological instruments.
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
• Include clock movement specifications showing bell integration; declare as musical component set not standalone clock
• Ensure anti-tarnish packaging for brass bells during transit
• Pitfall: full clocks classify under 9103, so separate musical set imports