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
41.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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