Quartz Analog Alarm Clock Mechanism from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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