Music Box Wind-Up Key

Brass or steel winding key with square shank designed exclusively for tensioning music box mainsprings. HTS 9209.99.61.00 includes such accessories specific to music box mechanisms. Often engraved with brand markings like 'Reuge' or 'Sankyo'.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8205.59.10.00Higher: 42.2% vs 17.5%

If general-purpose tool

Keys/wrenches not specified for musical instruments are basic hand tools.

8301.40.60Higher: 23.2% vs 17.5%

If as decorative lock accessory

Ornamental metal fittings shift to Chapter 83 if not functional mechanism part.

9209.99.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If for upright pianos

Piano-specific winding keys have separate statistical reporting.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify key dimensions (e.g

3mm shank) and music box brand compatibility on entry documents

Import separately from mechanisms to avoid set classification under GRI 3 rules

Engraving doesn't affect classification but supports origin marking requirements

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