Battery-Powered Desk Clock with No Jewels from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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