Brass Table Clock with Roman Numerals

An elegant brass-finished table clock with Roman numeral dial and quartz mechanism, valued at $25 retail. Classified under HTS 9105.99.60.00 as other clocks not falling into wall, mantel, or alarm categories, exceeding $5 value. Features standard timekeeping with balance-regulated display system.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

9105.29.10Lower: 17.5% vs 20.7%

If electrically operated mantel clock design

Mantel clocks with electrical movements have specific subheadings separate from residual other clocks

7117.19Higher: 21% vs 20.7%

If imitating imitation precious metal articles

Base metal articles imitating precious metal products fall to chapter 71 per chapter 91 exclusion note 1(c)

8501.10Lower: 12.8% vs 20.7%

If functioning primarily as electric motor display

Chapter 91 note 1(e) excludes escapement-less articles of heading 8412, pushing certain electric mechanisms to chapter 85

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct formal value appraisal for brass content and finishing costs to substantiate over-$5 classification

Confirm not classifiable as mantel clock if lacking traditional mantel design features

Label clearly as quartz timepiece to avoid electronic article confusion

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