Reuge Swiss Music Box from Japan
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 — 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
• 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