Fairground Calliope Organ Replica from China
Miniature steam or electric whistle organ replicating carnival calliopes with tuned pipes producing loud melodies for decorative display. Classified under HTS 9208.90.00 as fairground organs not elsewhere in Chapter 92. Features brass whistles and keyboard mechanism.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare number of pipes and whistle specs; large units may trigger dimensional reporting
• If steam-powered, note non-road vehicle status to avoid Chapter 87
• Electric versions risk 9207 classification—emphasize mechanical whistle primacy