Digital Programmable Thermostat Timer from China
A battery-powered digital thermostat with an integrated quartz clock movement that automatically adjusts heating and cooling based on programmed daily schedules. It falls under HTS 9107.00.80.00 as a time switch with a watch movement, valued over $5 each, used for residential HVAC control.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.9%
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
• Verify the device contains a true quartz watch movement under 12mm thick per Chapter 91 notes; document value exceeding $5 per unit
• Ensure electrical components don't dominate classification
• Check for synchronous motor vs. clock movement distinction