Vintage-Style Jewel-Less Alarm Clock from China
Retro-designed brass-cased alarm clock with no jewels, 48 mm movement, and mechanical bell ringer operating over 55 hours without rewinding. Hand-wound with classic domed glass crystal. Classified in HTS 9105.19.20 for meeting all alarm clock criteria: size, runtime, and zero jewels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Age appearance doesn't affect classification; provide modern manufacturing docs proving specs meet 9105.19.20 criteria
• Test and certify runtime independently to counter common CBP challenges on mechanical clock declarations
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests parts; retail-ready units prevent reclassification