Handbell Choir Chime Set from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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