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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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