Lathem Time TR880 Atomic Time Recorder from China

The Lathem TR880 is a heavy-duty atomic time clock for industrial time tracking with automatic synchronization. It uses a synchronous motor for reliable operation and qualifies under HTS 9106.90.85.00 as other time-recording apparatus.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.3%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Document atomic synchronization feature but classify based on primary time-recording function with motor

Avoid common error of classifying under 9102 as watches; provide evidence of business use

Include user manual showing punch card/badge compatibility for customs verification