Victorian Locket Music Box from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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