Household Fridge Defrost Cycle Timer from Germany
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 — 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
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