Sports Timer Desk Clock with Watch Movement from Japan
Compact desk clock with stopwatch function powered by precision watch movement under size limits. HTS 9103.90.00 covers this as other clocks with watch movements, provided not primarily an instrument per heading 9104 exclusion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document that timer is secondary to timekeeping to avoid 9104 instrument classification
• Include battery specifications and movement origin for column 1/2 duty determination
• Test for dual-use potential with precision instruments before import declaration