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The tariff classification of wall clocks from China
Issued February 17, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9105.21.80
Headings: 9105
Product description
The Sunflower Wall Clock, article number 52490, is composed of medium density fiberboard and has aluminum hour, minute and second hands. The clock contains a battery operated quartz movement. The clock measures approximately 11¾ inches in length by 11¾ inches in width and features a sunflower motif at its center. The clock requires one AA battery to operate; the battery is not included. The Tuscan Wall Clock, article number 52500, is composed of medium density fiberboard and has aluminum hour, minute and second hands. The Tuscan Wall Clock contains a battery operated quartz movement. The clock measures approximately 12 inches in length by 11¾ inches in width and features a shelf that holds three dimensional polyresin adornments. The clock requires one AA battery to operate; the battery is not included.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the wall clocks will be 9105.21.80, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other clocks; wall clocks; electrically operated; other.
Full text
NY M80374 February 17, 2006 CLA-2-91:RR:NC:MM:114 M80374 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9105.21.80 Ms. Francine Marcoux Hampton Direct Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of wall clocks from China Dear Ms. Marcoux: In your letter dated February 3, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on the Sunflower Wall Clock and the Tuscan Wall Clock from China. A picture of each clock and a sample of the Tuscan Wall Clock were submitted with the ruling request. The Sunflower Wall Clock, article number 52490, is composed of medium density fiberboard and has aluminum hour, minute and second hands. The clock contains a battery operated quartz movement. The clock measures approximately 11¾ inches in length by 11¾ inches in width and features a sunflower motif at its center. The clock requires one AA battery to operate; the battery is not included. The Tuscan Wall Clock, article number 52500, is composed of medium density fiberboard and has aluminum hour, minute and second hands. The Tuscan Wall Clock contains a battery operated quartz movement. The clock measures approximately 12 inches in length by 11¾ inches in width and features a shelf that holds three dimensional polyresin adornments. The clock requires one AA battery to operate; the battery is not included. The applicable subheading for the wall clocks will be 9105.21.80, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other clocks; wall clocks; electrically operated; other. The rate of duty will be 30 cents each plus 6.9 percent on the case plus 5.3 percent on the battery. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Barbara Kiefer at 646-733-3019. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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