Mechanical Outlet Timer with Dial from China
A budget mechanical timer with rotating dial and clock mechanism for scheduling electrical devices up to 24 hours. Falls under HTS 9107.00.40.80 as 'other' time switch with watch-like movement valued not over $5. Common for holiday lighting and home automation on a budget.
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
• Document mechanical movement as balance wheel/hairspring type per chapter definition to confirm Chapter 91 classification
• Avoid mixing with digital displays that might shift to 9107.00.80
• Watch for minimum assembly requirements if from US insular possessions claiming duty-free entry