Heading 9109

Clock movements, complete and assembled

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Heading 9109 covers complete and assembled clock movements. It splits first between electrically operated and other movements, then by alarm clock use, display type, size, and value.

Products in this heading

Battery-powered alarm clock movement modules
LCD digital clock movement assemblies with opto-electronic display only
Quartz clock movements for wall clocks, not for alarm clocks
Small clock movements measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter
Clock movements valued not over $5 each
Clock movements valued over $5 each
Non-electrical clock movements, complete and assembled

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the movement is electrically operated or not.
For electrically operated movements, decide whether it is for alarm clocks or for other clocks.
Check whether the display is opto-electronic only.
Measure width or diameter to determine whether it is not over 50 mm.
Determine the value per unit to choose between not over $5 each and over $5 each.

Often confused with

Complete clocks with clock movements
Heading 9109 covers movements only, not finished clocks.
Heading 9105
Watch movements, complete and assembled
Watch movements are classified in heading 9108, not clock movements.
Heading 9108
Unassembled or partly assembled clock movement sets
Movement sets and incomplete movements are outside complete and assembled movements.
Heading 9110
Clock cases
Cases are separate from the movement.
Heading 9112
Other clock parts
Parts not forming a complete assembled movement go to heading 9114.
Heading 9114

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for an electrically operated alarm clock movement with opto-electronic display only?

Use 9109.10.10; the general (MFN) rate is 3.9% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery.

What is the duty on a non-electrical clock movement measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter?

Use 9109.90.20.00; the general (MFN) rate is 20¢ each.

How do I classify an electric clock movement not for alarm clocks valued over $5 each?

Use 9109.10.80; the general (MFN) rate is 30¢ each + 4.3% on the movement + 3.5% 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.