Antique Swiss Music Box from Germany

A handcrafted wooden music box from Switzerland featuring a metal cylinder mechanism that plays melodies when wound. It falls under HTS 9208.90.00.80 as a mechanical musical instrument not classified elsewhere in Chapter 92. Decorative inlays and intricate engravings make it a collector's item.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify the mechanical movement complies with CPSC safety standards for small parts if marketed as a toy

Include detailed mechanism descriptions in commercial invoices to avoid reclassification as toys under Chapter 95

Obtain certificates of authenticity for antique claims to support valuation and cultural property declarations

Antique Swiss Music Box from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9208.90.00.80