U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 2 HTS codes referenced
Primary HTS Code
9105.21.80
$2.8M monthly imports
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Court Cases
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CIT & Federal Circuit
Ruling Age
31 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data, CourtListener (CIT/CAFC) · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of clocks from China.
NY 806815 March 7, 1995 CLA-2-91:S:N:N8:344 806815 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9105.21.80; 9105.91.80 Mr. Peter J. Gordon International Technology & Trade Associates, Inc. 1330 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 210 Washington, D. C. 20036 RE: The tariff classification of clocks from China. Dear Mr. Gordon: In your letter dated February 7, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have not submitted samples, however, you have provided us with descriptive literature. You plan to import wall clocks, table/mantle clocks and Grandfather clocks. All of the clocks have quartz analog, battery powered movements which measure over 50 mm in width and all have wooden cases. The applicable subheading for the wall clocks (Style #FY51, FY52, etc.) will be 9105.21.80, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Wall clocks: Battery or AC powered: Other. The rate of duty will be 30 cents each plus 6.9% on the case plus 5.3% on the battery. The applicable subheading for the table/mantle and Grandfather clocks (Style #FY401, etc. and Style #FY88, etc.) will be 9105.91.80, HTS, which provides for Other clocks: Other: Battery or AC powered: Other. The rate of duty will be 30 cents each plus 6.9% on the case plus 5.3% on the battery. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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