Victorian Locket Music Box from Germany
Oval Victorian-style locket music box with photo compartment and tiny wind-up tune player. Classified under HTS 9208.10.00.00 for its compact mechanical music box design, not as jewelry.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Chain attachment shouldn't trigger jewelry classification
• Mark as 'novelty instrument' not wearable accessory
• Small size risks toy misclassification; emphasize craftsmanship