Sankyo Ballerina Music Box from Japan
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 — 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
• 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