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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