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Desk Timer Clock

Countdown timer clock for office desks, digital display with 99-minute capacity, valued $2.99. Classified in 9105.99.50.00 as other clock capable of time intervals per chapter definition. Not a precision instrument part.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.2%+12.5%15.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
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.

9106.90Lower: 14.8% vs 15.7%

If designed as a stopwatch for timing events

Time-interval measuring instruments like stopwatches have dedicated heading 9106.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 15.7%

If industrial process timers not for consumer clocks

Industrial timing devices classify as other machines in Chapter 84.

9105Same rate: 15.7%

If valued over $5 but under other thresholds

Higher value clocks shift within 9105.99 other subheadings.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Specify timer as clock function in docs; avoid 'stopwatch' terms implying sporting goods

โ€ข Check for dual-use with instruments; chapter notes keep suitable clock parts here

โ€ข Bulk imports need unit valuation breakdown to maintain sub-$5 average