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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Professional appraisal required for gemstone/metal content declaration
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