Mechanical Harpsichord Bird from Germany
Jeweled automaton bird perched on miniature harpsichord that plays trills via beak and wing movements. Luxury collectible classified under HTS 9208.90.00.80 mechanical singing birds. 18th-century design reproduction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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