Porcelain Figurine Clock from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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