HS code for alarm clock
The U.S. HS code for an alarm clock is usually 9105.11.40 (battery or plug-in), with a general duty of 3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery and an estimated total of 21.7% from China and 21.7% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 46.7% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery or plug-in | 9105.11.40 | 3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery | 21.7% |
- 9105.11.40: With opto-electronic display only
What decides the code
An alarm clock is classified under heading 9105 as an alarm clock. Electrically operated units with an opto-electronic display only fall in 9105.11.40.
- Electrical operation puts the clock in the electrically operated alarm clock group under heading 9105.
- An opto-electronic display only, such as an LED or LCD panel, leads to 9105.11.40.
- A battery or plug-in power source does not change the code, since both are electrically operated.
Common mistakes
- Classifying an alarm clock in 9105.19 is wrong when the display is opto-electronic only, since that line covers other electrically operated alarm clocks.
- Classifying an alarm clock in 9105.21 is wrong because that line covers wall clocks, not alarm clocks.
- Classifying an alarm clock in 9105.91 is wrong because that line covers non-electrical alarm clocks.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 21.7% = 3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 46.7%.
- Vietnam
- 21.7% = 3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9105.11.40, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Battery or plug-in
- CN 9105 11 00, 4.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for an alarm clock?
The U.S. HTS code for an alarm clock is usually 9105.11.40 (battery or plug-in). The first six digits, 9105.11, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on an alarm clock from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9105.11.40 is 3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 21.7% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 21.7%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.