Coach Whistle Clock from China
Novelty sports coach whistle shaped clock with functional timepiece, valued $12. Classified HTS 9105.99.60.00 as other clock over $5 where whistle retains ornamental character but clocking principal. Quartz battery operation.
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
• Entry paperwork must establish clock as principal function vs whistle toy
• Invoice values separating molding vs mechanism required
• Include safety certifications for whistle mouthpiece