Mechanical Singing Bird Box
An 18th-century style automaton with a feathered bird that flaps wings, opens beak, and produces chirping sounds via bellows and pipes when activated by lever. Classified under HTS 9208.90.00 as a mechanical musical instrument outside other Chapter 92 headings. Often gold-plated with jeweled accents for luxury appeal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If over 100 years old and collectible
Antique automatons primarily of historical value may classify as collectors' pieces under Chapter 97.
If designed for children's play
Toy mechanical birds imitating singing fall under toys, not instruments.
If part of a larger clock mechanism
Integrated into upright pianos or clocks, bird automatons become parts of those instruments.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document bellows and pipe functionality to distinguish from static decorative sculptures under Chapter 97
• Appraise based on working condition; non-functional units risk classification as collectors' pieces
• Include videos of operation in customs entry to prove musical instrument status
Related Products under HTS 9208.90.00
Cow Moo Call
Plastic reed call producing realistic cow moos for ranchers and youth hunting training. Decoy call HTS 9208.90.00 covering all kinds. Durable polycarbonate construction.
Boat Signal Horn
Mouth-operated conch-style horn for marine distress and maneuvering signals per boating regulations. Sound signaling instrument under HTS 9208.90.00. Weatherproof resin material.
Antique Swiss Music Box
A handcrafted wooden music box from Switzerland featuring a metal cylinder with tuned pins that plucks teeth on a steel comb to produce melody when wound. It falls under HTS 9208.90.00 as a mechanical musical instrument not classified elsewhere in Chapter 92. Decorative inlays and intricate mechanisms make it a collector's item.
Musical Saw
A flexible steel handsaw played by bending and striking with a mallet to produce harmonic tones, popular in folk music performances. It qualifies for HTS 9208.90.00 as a musical saw explicitly named in the heading for other musical instruments. Typically includes a handle and carrying case.
Duck Decoy Call
A wooden or acrylic mouth call producing realistic duck quacks when air is blown through reeds and barrel, used by hunters to attract waterfowl. Falls under HTS 9208.90.00 as a decoy call of all kinds specified in the heading. Available in single or double reed varieties.
Fairground Calliope Organ Replica
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.