Handbell Choir Chime Set

A portable set of 36 tuned handbells used by choirs for ensemble performances, each bell held and rung by a musician. Falls under HTS 9206.00.60.00 as tuned bells assembled as chimes for percussion music making.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9206.00.40Same rate: 17.5%

If not assembled or sold as a pre-matched tuned set

Individual percussion instruments like single tuned bells go to other 9206 subheadings, excluding defined sets.

7113.20.50Higher: 22.7% vs 17.5%

If for small decorative tuned bells under 100g total weight

Articles of jewelry or ornament of base metal with tuned features may classify in Chapter 71 if not primarily musical.

9208.10.00Lower: 13.2% vs 17.5%

If when imported with electronic clappers or MIDI interfaces

Music boxes or automated sound-producing mechanisms fall under 9208, distinct from manual tuned bell sets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide pitch verification charts for each bell in the set to confirm tuning; label as a complete musical ensemble set

Check for CITES compliance if using exotic woods in handles

Common pitfall: separate shipping of bells risks reclassification as individual items