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Automaton Dancing Figure Display from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Declare mechanical internals to avoid Chapter 84 machinery classification; test winding mechanism pre-shipment; label as non-toy for commercial display only