Brass Table Clock with Roman Numerals from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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