Refrigerator Defrost Timer Switch from Canada
This time switch operates on a fixed-time cycle to alternately control the compressor and defrost unit in household refrigerators and combined refrigerator-freezers. It features a synchronous motor and is valued under $5 each, fitting precisely under HTS 9107.00.40.40 as a specialized defrost timer. The device ensures automatic defrost cycles without manual intervention.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the timer is specifically for household refrigerators with compressor/defrost alternation; generic timers may classify elsewhere
• Ensure value documentation shows under $5 per unit to qualify
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming fixed-time cycle operation