Sony Digital LED Alarm Clock from Germany
This electrically operated bedside alarm clock features an opto-electronic LED display showing time, date, and alarm settings without any mechanical analog hands. It falls under HTS 9105.91.40 as an 'other clock' that is electrically operated with opto-electronic display only, distinct from LCD or mechanical clocks. The display uses light-emitting diodes for digital readout, meeting the precise classification criteria.
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 the display is strictly opto-electronic (LED) with no analog hands or LCD to avoid reclassification; include technical specs in documentation
• Ensure electrical components comply with FCC standards for radio-controlled features
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls on high-volume bedside clock shipments