Sprinkler System Clock Timer
A basic battery-operated timer for irrigation systems, featuring a digital clock display and programmable watering schedules. It uses a quartz-regulated movement, which meets the chapter definition of a watch movement, making it a time switch under this tariff item.
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 for use in the manufacture of irrigation equipment
Time switches for manufacturing machinery or equipment are classified under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the product as a time switch with quartz movement; include technical specs in your import documents
• Check if the battery-operated nature affects any electrical safety requirements
• Confirm whether the timer is sold separately or as part of an irrigation kit, as this may change classification
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