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
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
• 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