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Battery Quartz Wall Clock with Alarm from China

Wall-mounted quartz clock powered by standard batteries with wake-up alarm function and snooze. Classifies under HTS 9105.21.80 despite battery power as it doesn't meet enumerated exceptions in 9105.21.40. Electrical operation via quartz crystal.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm alarm doesn't constitute 'complete apparatus' for Chapter 85 classification

• Battery-powered but quartz movement qualifies as electrically operated per chapter notes

• Popular for duty-free insular entry; secure allocations early in quota year