Reuge Music Box Mechanism

Precision-engineered mechanical movement from Reuge, designed specifically for music boxes, featuring a cylinder and comb system to play melodies when wound. Classified under HTS 9209.99.61.00 as a part (mechanism) for music boxes. It produces sound through mechanical pins plucking tuned teeth, essential for traditional music box operation.

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.

9209.92Lower: 14.6% vs 17.5%

If for mechanical street organs or fairground organs

Parts for specific mechanical instruments like street organs fall under dedicated subheadings rather than general music box parts.

8479.89.65.00Higher: 20.3% vs 17.5%

If electronic and not purely mechanical

Electronic sound modules are classified as machines for mechanical appliances, not musical instrument parts.

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If sold as a toy component

Toy mechanisms marketed for children's toys shift to Chapter 95 for amusement articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify mechanism compatibility with music box casing via technical specs to avoid misclassification as a complete instrument

Include detailed invoices specifying 'music box mechanism' and country of origin, as many are from Switzerland or Germany

Check for anti-dumping duties on certain European precision mechanisms; obtain advance rulings for complex assemblies

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Perforated Music Box Discs

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Music Box Wind-Up Key

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