The tariff classification of a travel clock with a watch movement from China and/or Taiwan.
Issued September 4, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9103.10.2010, 9103.10.2020
Headings: 9103
Product description
The submitted sample, "Diamond-Cut Birthstone Clock," is a battery-operated quartz travel clock, in a "diamond-cut" acrylic case with an opto-electronic liquid crystal analog (LCA) display. The clock, which has a watch movement, measures approximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Your sample is being returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the "Diamond-Cut Birthstone Clock" will be 9103.10.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for clocks with watch movements. The applicable subheading for the battery will be 9103.10.2020, HTS, which provides for travel clocks: battery.
Full text
NY 866129 September 4, 1991 CLA-2-:91:S:N:N3G:344 866129 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9103.10.2010; 9103.10.2020 Mr. David A. Eisen Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C. One Whitehall Street New York, N. Y. 10004 RE: The tariff classification of a travel clock with a watch movement from China and/or Taiwan. Dear Mr. Eisen: In your letter of August 14, 1991, on behalf of Avon Products, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling on a travel clock with a watch movement. The submitted sample, "Diamond-Cut Birthstone Clock," is a battery-operated quartz travel clock, in a "diamond-cut" acrylic case with an opto-electronic liquid crystal analog (LCA) display. The clock, which has a watch movement, measures approximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the "Diamond-Cut Birthstone Clock" will be 9103.10.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for clocks with watch movements...Battery powered: with opto-electronic display only. The rate of duty will be 3.9% on the movement and case. The applicable subheading for the battery will be 9103.10.2020, HTS, which provides for travel clocks: battery. The rate of duty will be 5.3%. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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