Bird in Cage Music Box from China
A mechanical singing bird music box mimicking bird calls with bellows and pipes inside a glass dome. Qualifies for HTS 9208.10.00.00 as it fits 'mechanical singing birds', a specified category separate from playable instruments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
15.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Demonstrate bird mechanism operation for customs inspection
• Specify non-live animal materials to avoid CITES issues
• Fragile glass requires robust packing declarations