Digital Outdoor Christmas Light Timer
A weatherproof timer with a quartz clock movement for scheduling holiday lighting displays, featuring astronomical dusk/dawn settings. The quartz movement qualifies it as a time switch with clock movement under tariff item 9107.00.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the timer is a simple electrical switch without a clock movement
Electrical switches without timing mechanisms fall under this heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the quartz clock movement is documented for CBSA classification
• Verify weatherproofing standards compliance for outdoor electrical products
• Check if the timer is sold with lighting sets, which may affect classification
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