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The tariff classification of an alarm clock from China
Issued August 14, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9105.11.80
Headings: 9105
Product description
The submitted sample, item number ST-C2004, is a battery powered quartz analog table alarm clock. The face of the clock features Arabic numbers 1 through 12. The clock requires one AG13 button cell type battery. The clock measures approximately 2 inches in diameter and is housed in a black plastic case. The case measures approximately 3 inches high by 3 inches wide.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the alarm clock, item number ST-C2004, will be 9105.11.80, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other clocks; alarm clocks; electrically operated; other.
Full text
N071377 August 14, 2009 CLA-2-91:OT:RR:NC:4:414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9105.11.80 Ms. Janet Jewett Talus Corp. 470 Riverside Street Portland, ME 04103 RE: The tariff classification of an alarm clock from China Dear Ms. Jewett: In your letter dated August 4, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the alarm clock was submitted with your letter and is being returned as requested. The submitted sample, item number ST-C2004, is a battery powered quartz analog table alarm clock. The face of the clock features Arabic numbers 1 through 12. The clock requires one AG13 button cell type battery. The clock measures approximately 2 inches in diameter and is housed in a black plastic case. The case measures approximately 3 inches high by 3 inches wide. The applicable subheading for the alarm clock, item number ST-C2004, will be 9105.11.80, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other clocks; alarm clocks; electrically operated; other. The rate of duty will be 30 cents each plus 6.9 percent ad valorem on the case plus 5.3 percent ad valorem 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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