Heading 9106

Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor (for example, time registers, time-recorders)

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Heading 9106 covers time-of-day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording, or indicating intervals of time that use a clock or watch movement or a synchronous motor. The heading is split first by specific use, such as time registers, parking meters, and time locks, then among other apparatus by power source and display type.

Products in this heading

Employee time clocks that record arrival and departure
Time-recorders that log intervals of time
Parking meters
Time locks valued over $10 each
Battery-powered interval timers with opto-electronic display only
Battery-powered interval time apparatus with other display types
AC-powered interval time apparatus with opto-electronic display only
Other interval time apparatus with clock or watch movement or synchronous motor

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the device records time of day or measures, records, or indicates intervals of time, and that it has a clock or watch movement or a synchronous motor.
Check whether it is a named type: time register or time-recorder, parking meter, or time lock valued over $10 each.
If it is not a named type, determine whether it is battery powered or AC powered.
For battery-powered apparatus, check whether it has opto-electronic display only or another display type.
For AC-powered apparatus, check whether it has opto-electronic display only; otherwise use the residual other line.

Often confused with

Alarm clocks and wall clocks
Ordinary clocks are in heading 9105, not the time recording or interval indicating apparatus of 9106.
Heading 9105
Stopwatches
Stopwatches other than those with precious metal cases are classified in heading 9102.
Heading 9102
Complete and assembled watch movements
Movements alone go in heading 9108, not in finished apparatus of 9106.
Heading 9108
Complete and assembled clock movements
Clock movements are classified in heading 9109.
Heading 9109

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a parking meter?

Parking meters are classified under 9106.90.20.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel.

What is the duty on a time register or time-recorder?

Time registers and time-recorders are classified under 9106.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel.

How do I classify a battery-powered interval timer with an opto-electronic display?

Use 9106.90.55 for apparatus for measuring, recording, or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock or watch movements, battery powered, with opto-electronic display only; the general (MFN) rate is 3.9% on the apparatus + 5.3% on the battery.

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.