Refrigerator Defrost Timer Switch from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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