Bonsai Tree Clock
Miniature bonsai tree sculpture with quartz clock embedded in trunk, appraised $48. HTS 9105.99.60.00 as other clock over $5 featuring time-determining mechanism in principal position. Artistic horticultural design.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 3.2% | +20.0% | 23.2% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wood statuettes lacking time function
Wood carvings/sculptures without principal clocking remain chapter 44 articles
If live foliated artificial plants
Decorative artificial vegetation even with clocks classified under live plant chapter
If precious metal tree trunk
Chapter 91 exclusion sends precious metal clad articles to chapter 71
Not sure which classification is right?
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
โข Artist certifications for bonsai sculpting labor costs
โข Prove clock trunk integration as functional essential
โข Phytosanitary treatment declarations if wood elements questioned
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