Music Box Mechanism from China
A complete wind-up mechanism for music boxes featuring a metal cylinder with tuned pins that plucks teeth on a comb for melody production. Used in decorative and toy music boxes, it embodies the core musical function. HTS 9209.99.80.00 covers mechanisms for music boxes explicitly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.8%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify the tuned cylinder and comb design in invoices to confirm as music box-specific
• Avoid bundling with non-musical parts to prevent set classification issues
• Test for lead content compliance under CPSIA if destined for toys