Howard Miller Quartz Wall Clock from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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