Digital LED Metronome from China
A battery-powered digital metronome featuring an LED display for tempo visualization and adjustable volume beep. It falls under HTS 9209.99.0500 as a modern electronic metronome used by musicians to maintain rhythm during practice. Classified here rather than as a general electrical device due to its specific function for musical timing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the device is solely for musical rhythm-keeping to avoid reclassification as a timer under Chapter 91
• Include user manual and technical specs in documentation to prove musical instrument accessory status