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
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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