Victorian Street Organ Roll from China
Perforated paper music roll for mechanical street organs containing encoded melodies for pneumatic playback. While borderline, classified under HTS 9208.90.00.80 as part of mechanical street organ system. Compatible with antique barrel organs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify perforation accuracy and compatible organ models in invoices
• Roll in protective tubes; humidity control essential for paper preservation
• Age authentication may qualify for lower duty under cultural articles