Battery-Powered Desk Clock with No Jewels from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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