Mechanical Street Organ from Japan
Portable hand-operated organ with barrel and pins playing calliope-style tunes, modeled after Victorian street performers. HTS 9208.90.00.40 explicitly lists mechanical street organs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include pin barrel interchangeability details for mechanical verification
• Declare weight and transport method due to bulky size
• Avoid electrical mods that could reclassify under 9209