Battery Quartz Wall Clock with Alarm from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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