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Car Dashboard Clock with 17 Jewels

A 45 mm diameter automotive dashboard clock with 17-jewel chronometer-grade movement operating over 60 hours, designed for vehicle mounting. High jewel count ensures precision under vibration. Classifies in HTS 9105.99.40 as other clock with specified small movement features.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+20.0%20%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.29Higher: 27.5% vs 20%

If permanently installed in vehicle as original equipment

Vehicle-integrated clocks become parts of motor vehicles in chapter 87, not separate timepieces.

8482.10Higher: 21.5% vs 20%

If escapement-less per note 1(e)

Clocks without escapement mechanism classify as 8412 articles, excluded from chapter 91.

9106.90.85Higher: 39.8% vs 20%

If larger than 100 mm overall dimensions

Time of day recording apparatus over 100 mm falls to 9106.90 if not wall/table/other clock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide OEM specifications confirming vehicle end-use but classify as standalone clock, not vehicle part

โ€ข Ensure movement not exceeding chapter note 3 watch dimensions to avoid 9108 reclassification

โ€ข Document foreign content for insular possession duty calculation if >50% from column 1 countries

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