Mechanical Kitchen Timer Motor from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide torque specifications to prove spring operation; avoid packaging with digital displays to prevent misclassification; ensure food-contact safe materials if for kitchen use