Philips Wake-Up Light HF3520 Alarm Clock from China
This simulated sunrise alarm clock employs a quartz watch movement, electrically operated with LED lighting and dual alarms. It qualifies for HTS 9103.10.80 as an 'other' electrically operated clock with watch movement, distinguished from specific projection or novelty types. The lighting simulates dawn but timekeeping remains the essential character.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Prove watch movement specs via supplier affidavit to CBP; detail electrical components in entry docs
• Avoid pitfalls by confirming not 'with opto-electronic display' if LED qualifies otherwise
• Test for EMI compliance