Thorens Wood Music Box from Germany
A classic wooden music box by Thorens with hand-tuned metal discs that play tunes like 'Für Elise' upon winding. Classified under HTS 9208.10.00.00 for music boxes as it uses purely mechanical means to produce music, excluding it from electronic or playable instrument headings.
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
• Provide certificates of origin for Swiss-made items to qualify for preferential tariffs if applicable
• Label clearly as 'mechanical musical instrument' to distinguish from decorative boxes under glassware headings