Mechanical Singing Bird Box from Canada
An ornate box containing a mechanical bird that flaps wings, moves beak, and produces bird song via bellows and pipes when activated. HTS 9208.90.00.40 covers mechanical singing birds explicitly as other musical instruments.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Demonstrate mechanical bird activation for inspectors to distinguish from electronic novelties
• Provide detailed bills of materials listing bellows, pipes, and springs to support musical instrument status
• Avoid packaging as jewelry boxes to prevent shift to Chapter 71 or 44