Heading 9105

Other clocks

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Heading 9105 covers clocks other than those with watch movements, such as alarm clocks, wall clocks, desk clocks, mantel clocks and marine chronometers. The heading splits first by clock type (alarm, wall, other), then by power source (electrically operated or not), then by display type, movement width, running time, jewel count and value.

Products in this heading

Battery-operated alarm clock with a digital LED display
Quartz wall clock for a kitchen or office
Mechanical mantel clock for a shelf
Desk clock with a small movement
Grandfather or floor clock
Spring-driven marine chronometer
Cuckoo clock with a mechanical movement
Travel clock with a folding case

How to choose the right subheading

Type of clock: alarm clock, wall clock, or other clock
Power source: electrically operated or not electrically operated
Display: opto-electronic display only, or another display
Movement size: measuring not over 50 mm or over 50 mm in width or diameter
Running time: whether it runs over 47 hours without rewinding, and the number of jewels

Often confused with

Wrist watch with a watch movement
Watches are classified in heading 9102, not with clocks.
Heading 9102
Small clock fitted with a watch movement
Clocks with watch movements have their own heading.
Heading 9103
Time register or time-recording apparatus
Apparatus that records intervals of time goes to heading 9106.
Heading 9106
Clock movement sold on its own
Complete clock movements are classified in heading 9109, apart from the finished clock.
Heading 9109
Clock case or case part
Cases and case parts are classified in heading 9112.
Heading 9112

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for an electric alarm clock with an LED display?

It falls under 9105.11.40, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery.

What is the duty on a wall clock valued at $8 each?

A non-electrically operated wall clock valued over $5 each is 9105.29.50.00, dutiable at 30 cents each + 4.3% under the general (MFN) rate.

How do I classify a clock that is not an alarm clock or a wall clock and costs under $5?

Use 9105.99.50.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 7.5 cents each + 3.2%.

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.