Household Fridge Defrost Cycle Timer from China
A compact defrost timer with synchronous motor for household refrigerator-freezers, cycling between compressor run and defrost modes on fixed intervals. Valued not over $5, it matches HTS 9107.00.40.40 criteria for clock movement-based time switches in domestic appliances. Essential for preventing frost buildup in home units.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
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
• Include technical datasheets proving fixed-time cycle and household refrigerator compatibility
• Watch for misclassification as thermostat components
• Confirm synchronous motor type per chapter notes excluding escapement-free articles