Sony Digital LED Alarm Clock from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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