Automotive Digital Instrument Panel Clock

A compact digital clock designed for integration into vehicle dashboards, featuring an opto-electronic (LED or LCD) display only without mechanical hands. It falls under HTS 9104.00.05 as an instrument panel clock for vehicles with a movement over 50 mm in width/diameter, valued under $10 each. The opto-electronic display meets the specific subheading requirement, distinguishing it from mechanical or analog displays.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8512.90.20.00Higher: 52.5% vs 35%

If integrated into vehicle electrical systems as part of dashboard electronics

Displays functioning as part of vehicle horn/siren/alarm systems or similar electrical parts fall under heading 8512, not clocks

8473.30Same rate: 35%

If for use in automatic data processing machines

Clock modules principally for computers are classified as parts of ADP machines in 8473, per Chapter 91 exclusion for chapter 85 articles

9105.99Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If movement diameter/width 50 mm or less

Size restriction in heading 9104 applies only to movements over 50 mm; smaller ones shift to heading 9105 wall/desk clocks

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify movement dimensions exceed 50 mm and value stays under $10 per unit to qualify; ensure opto-electronic display certification

Provide vehicle OEM specifications and test reports for Customs

Avoid misclassification by confirming no mechanical hands or analog components

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