Fixed Cycle Household Refrigerator Timer from Germany
A defrost timer operating on predetermined fixed cycles for household refrigerators, alternating between cooling and defrost modes. Valued under $5 with synchronous motor, classified in HTS 9107.00.40.40 for specific fridge defrost applications. Standard component in modern home appliances.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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