Automotive Digital Instrument Panel Clock from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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