Music Box Mechanism from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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