Mechanical Kitchen Timer Motor

Spring-operated motor with bell chime used in egg timers and kitchen countdown devices, tensioned by rotating a dial to set time via escapement. Falls under HTS 8412.80.1000 due to its spring-driven mechanical motion for timing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9106.90Lower: 12.3% vs 35%

If when part of a complete time-measuring instrument

Complete timers and stopwatches are under Chapter 91 heading 9106, subsuming the internal motor.

8412.80.90.00Same rate: 35%

If for larger industrial process timers

Non-spring/weight motors like pneumatic timers fall into the residual 'other motors' subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide torque specifications to prove spring operation; avoid packaging with digital displays to prevent misclassification; ensure food-contact safe materials if for kitchen use

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