Porcelain Figurine Clock from China

Hand-painted porcelain figurine clock featuring floral design with embedded quartz timepiece, valued $45. HTS 9105.99.60.00 classification as other clock over $5 where timekeeping is principal function despite decorative exterior. Meets chapter 91 time-determining requirements.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Demonstrate timepiece as essential component vs decorative sculpture through design specs

Value declaration must separate porcelain artistry from clock mechanism costs

Fragile packaging declarations needed for porcelain imports