IPSEN Guardian Series Parking Meter from Japan
A single-space electronic parking meter featuring a quartz clock movement for precise time interval measurement and coin-operated payment system. It records parking duration up to 12 hours and displays remaining time on an LCD screen. Classified under HTS 9106.90.20.00 as a parking meter with clock movement for measuring and indicating time intervals.
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
• Verify the presence of clock/watch movement or synchronous motor per Chapter 91 notes to avoid reclassification to Chapter 85
• Include technical specs confirming time-measuring function and coin mechanism in import documentation
• Check for country-of-origin rules; ensure assembly doesn't qualify for insular possession duty exemptions