Music Box Governor Assembly from Japan
Brass flywheel governor that regulates playback speed in wind-up music box mechanisms for consistent tempo. HTS 9209.99.61.00 as specialized mechanism part for music boxes. Adjustable weights control rotation from 1200-2000 RPM.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• RPM calibration data essential to distinguish from decorative wheels
• Fragile assembly; use anti-vibration packaging for ocean freight
• Swiss governors may require dual-use export licensing if precision exceeds thresholds