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The tariff classification of a clock from China
Issued September 3, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9105.21.80
Headings: 9105
Product description
A sample of item number 9026013, which you call a “Wall Clock Safe,” was included with your request. The product is an analog wall clock made of plastic with a quartz battery powered movement. The clock measures 10 inches in diameter and the face is hinged on one side to cover a shelved compartment that can hold small items such as money or keys. The clock requires one AA battery to operate. The battery is not included.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the quartz battery powered wall clock 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
N244846 September 3, 2013 CLA-2-90:OT:RR:NC:N4:414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NOS.: 9105.21.80 Ms. Lorianne Aldinger Rite Aid P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of a clock from China Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated July 24, 2013 you requested a tariff classification ruling of a wall clock. A sample of item number 9026013, which you call a “Wall Clock Safe,” was included with your request. The product is an analog wall clock made of plastic with a quartz battery powered movement. The clock measures 10 inches in diameter and the face is hinged on one side to cover a shelved compartment that can hold small items such as money or keys. The clock requires one AA battery to operate. The battery is not included. The applicable subheading for the quartz battery powered wall clock 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, Myles B. Harmon Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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