WiFi Smart Thermostat from China
An app-controlled WiFi thermostat like Nest that learns user habits to optimize heating/cooling cycles automatically. Classified in HTS 9032.10.00 due to its core function of measuring and regulating temperature to a desired setpoint remotely. Features geofencing and scheduling for modern homes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• FCC certification is mandatory for wireless components to avoid holds at entry
• Detail smart features separately in invoices to justify thermostat heading over smart home hubs
• Bundle with installation manuals but declare as individual units to prevent set classification