Howard Miller Quartz Wall Clock

This is a battery-powered quartz wall clock with a movement measuring 45 mm in diameter, featuring a wooden frame and Arabic numeral dial. It falls under HTS 9105.29.10 because it is a wall clock with a small movement (under 50 mm) not designed to operate over 47 hours without battery replacement or rewinding equivalent. The clock requires periodic battery changes for continuous operation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9105.91.40Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If electrically operated with mains power supply

Clocks with synchronous AC-powered movements fall under 9105.91, not battery/quartz mechanisms.

9105.21.40Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If movement exceeds 50 mm in diameter

Larger movements over 50 mm are classified separately under 9105.21, even if short-duration.

9114.90.40Higher: 26.3% vs 17.5%

If imported as clock movement without case

Un-cased movements suitable for clocks are parts under 9114, not complete clocks of 9105.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify movement dimensions do not exceed 50 mm in width/diameter with technical specs from manufacturer to avoid reclassification

Include battery labeling and power source documentation; ensure no precious metal case to stay out of heading 9101

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