Battery-Powered Alarm Clock Movement from Japan
Complete assembled movement for small alarm clocks, quartz crystal regulated, valued under $5 each with integrated buzzer mechanism. Thickness under 12mm, ideal for tabletop clocks. Classified under HTS 9109.90.40.00 as other complete clock movements.
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 technical specs confirming hairspring/quartz regulation system per chapter definition
• Avoid common pitfall of importing with cases - bare movements only qualify under 9109
• For bulk imports, ensure commercial invoice shows per-unit value clearly under $5 threshold