Sankyo 50-Note Music Box Movement

Complete Japanese Sankyo music box mechanism with 50-note capacity, cylinder, comb, and spring in single assembly. Specifically for music boxes under HTS 9209.99.61.00 as mechanism parts. Plays complex melodies at 18 notes per second.

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.

9101.91.40Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If with timekeeping function

Musical clocks combine functions and classify primarily as timepieces.

9208.10.00Lower: 13.2% vs 17.5%

If for complete music boxes

Assembled into finished case, becomes complete musical instrument.

8501.10.40Higher: 39.4% vs 17.5%

If purely electric motors

Motor-driven without mechanical cylinder/comb classified as electric motors.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify note count and speed (notes/sec) to confirm music box classification vs. clock mechanisms

Japan origin qualifies for favorable treatment; include JIS quality certifications

Test pre-shipment to ensure no DOA claims affecting duty recovery

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