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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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