Heading 9104

Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels

9 declarable lines

Heading 9104 covers instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type designed for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels. Lines split first by clock movement width or diameter (over 50 mm versus other), then by value (not over $10 each versus over $10 each), and finally by display or power type: opto-electronic display only, electric including battery operated, or other. Duty is often a specific amount per unit plus an ad valorem part on the movement, case or battery.

Products in this heading

Dashboard clock built into a car instrument panel
Digital opto-electronic clock in a truck dashboard
Cockpit clock for a light aircraft
Cabin clock for a boat or yacht
Analog electric clock fitted to a motorcycle or off-road vehicle
Battery operated clock module for a bus or coach panel

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the clock movement measures over 50 mm in width or diameter, or falls in the other group
The unit value: not over $10 each versus over $10 each
Whether the clock has an opto-electronic display only
Whether the clock is electric, including battery operated, or uses another power source
The weight of the specific duty that applies to the movement, case or battery

Often confused with

Clock with a watch movement
Clocks with watch movements are classified in heading 9103.
Heading 9103
Household or office wall clock
Clocks not designed for a vehicle, aircraft, spacecraft or vessel fall in heading 9105.
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Time switch with a clock movement
Switches that act on a timed cycle go to heading 9107.
Heading 9107
Clock movement sold separately
Movements alone, complete and assembled, are classified in heading 9109.
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Empty clock case or housing
Clock cases and similar cases and their parts are in heading 9112.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a digital instrument panel clock for a car?

A vehicle clock with an opto-electronic display only, with a movement measuring over 50 mm and valued over $10 each, is 9104.00.25, dutiable at the general (MFN) rate of 3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery. If it falls in the other movement group, the line is 9104.00.45 at 2.6% on the movement and case + 3.5% on the battery.

What is the duty on a battery operated vehicle clock?

For a clock with a movement measuring over 50 mm and valued not over $10 each, the electric line 9104.00.10 carries a general (MFN) rate of 20 cents each + 4.3% on the movement and case + 3.5% on the battery. In the other movement group the electric line 9104.00.50 carries 20 cents each + 4.6% on the case + 3.5% on the battery.

How do I classify a vehicle clock with a movement measuring over 50 mm valued at over $10 each that is not electric?

Use 9104.00.40.00, which covers that group under Other and carries a general (MFN) rate of 30 cents each + 4.3%. Confirm the movement width or diameter and the unit value before using the line.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.