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