Automaton Dancing Figure Display from Germany
Wind-up automaton that dances to promote sales in store windows, featuring a stylized human figure. Classified under HTS 9618.00.00.00 for animated displays used for shopwindow dressing. Mechanical movement draws crowds without electricity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare mechanical internals to avoid Chapter 84 machinery classification; test winding mechanism pre-shipment; label as non-toy for commercial display only