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LED Nightlight Clock from China

Small bedside clock combining time display with soft LED nightlight, battery-powered, valued $4.50. HTS 9105.99.50.00 covers this as other clock, as the primary function is timekeeping per chapter notes, not lighting. Excludes chapter 85 unassembled parts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

15.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Demonstrate timekeeping as principal function via user manual to prevent Chapter 85 reclassification

• Accurate valuation critical; include FOB proofs for sub-$5 threshold

• Avoid misdeclaration as toy (9503) if realistic clock function present