Antique Swiss Music Box from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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