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Bird in Cage Music Box from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Demonstrate bird mechanism operation for customs inspection

Specify non-live animal materials to avoid CITES issues

Fragile glass requires robust packing declarations