Reuge Swiss Music Box from Germany
A luxury handcrafted music box from Reuge, featuring a mechanical cylinder movement that plays melodies when wound. It falls under HTS 9208.10.00.00 as a music box, a self-contained mechanical instrument producing music without electricity or human playing, distinct from other keyboard or string instruments in Chapter 92.
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
• Verify the mechanism is fully mechanical and self-contained to avoid reclassification as a toy under Chapter 95
• Include detailed technical specs and melody list in documentation to prove it's a musical instrument
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; luxury brands like Reuge often face scrutiny on declared values