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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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