9208.90.00/Mechanical Singing Bird Box/Germany

Mechanical Singing Bird Box from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• 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

Mechanical Singing Bird Box from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9208.90.00