Kronos 4500 Badge Reader Time Clock from Japan
Kronos 4500 reads magnetic stripe badges for precise employee time recording with integrated synchronous motor. Falls under HTS 9106.90.85.00 as other apparatus.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Classify badge reader as time input; document against POS terminal classification
• FCC compliance mandatory for magnetic reader electronics
• Specify business time-recording to distinguish from access control