Sankyo Ballerina Music Box from Germany
A porcelain ballerina music box from Sankyo Japan with a rotating figurine and 18-note mechanical movement playing 'Swan Lake'. It qualifies under HTS 9208.10.00.00 as a music box due to its automatic mechanical music production, separate from fairground organs or other specified instruments.
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
• Document the Japanese origin and movement specs; Sankyo movements are renowned but must prove mechanical nature
• Avoid packaging that suggests toy use to prevent Chapter 95 misclassification