Quartz Analog Alarm Clock Mechanism

Assembled electrically operated quartz movement with analog hands and buzzer alarm for clocks, valued under $5 each. Falls under HTS 9109.10.30 as it regulates time via quartz crystal with mechanical display capability within size parameters. Widely used in OEM clock manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8501.10.40Higher: 39.4% vs 10%

If for non-timekeeping applications

Chapter exclusion note 1(e) sends escapement-less articles to 8412/8501.

9109.10.20Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If valued over $5 but under $25

Same movement type but different value band moves to adjacent statistical suffix.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include engineering specs confirming <12mm thickness to meet chapter movement definition

For high-volume imports, apply for producer licenses under insular possession quotas

Label shipments clearly as 'alarm clock movements' to avoid inspection delays