Howard Miller Quartz Wall Clock from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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