Battery-Powered Desk Clock with No Jewels from China

Compact 4-inch desk clock powered by AA battery with sweep second hand and no jewels in its quartz mechanism, movement diameter 38 mm. Designed for continuous operation beyond 47 hours without battery replacement, fitting HTS 9105.99.30 for low-jewel, small-movement other clocks.

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

Include battery life test reports proving >47 hours operation; common pitfall is insufficient documentation

Label as 'quartz clock, 0 jewels' on commercial invoice to preempt CBP queries

Ensure not principally used in vehicles (9802.00 duty-free possible) vs general desk use