Battery Quartz Wall Clock with Alarm from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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