Digital Alarm Clock with Snooze Function

A compact battery-operated digital alarm clock valued under $5, featuring LED display, snooze button, and simple time setting. It falls under HTS 9105.19.40.00 as an 'other' alarm clock not exceeding $5 in value, excluding wall, table, or mantel types. Commonly imported in bulk for discount retail.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

9105.91.40Lower: 10% vs 16.4%

If designed as a wall clock

Wall, table, or mantel clocks (not electrically operated) fall under 9105.91 regardless of alarm function.

8479.89.65Higher: 20.3% vs 16.4%

If incorporating significant computing functions beyond timekeeping

Chapter notes exclude articles of chapter 85; multi-function devices may classify as machines under 8479.

9105.19.20Higher: 17.5% vs 16.4%

If valued over $5 but under $25 each

Value-based statistical suffixes shift classification within the same alarm clock heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify appraised value per unit does not exceed $5 with detailed invoices to qualify for this low-duty subheading

Ensure clocks operate without escapement if electric to avoid reclassification under heading 8412 per chapter notes

Provide battery safety certifications (e.g

RoHS) as common CBP scrutiny point for low-cost electronics