WiFi Smart Thermostat from Japan
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 — 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
• 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