Mechanical Singing Bird Box from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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