Heading 9106
HTS code 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)
- Chapter
- 91 — Clocks and watches
- Tariff lines
- 7
- General duty
- General duty rate of 3.9%; 6 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 9106
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9106.10.0000 | Time registers; time-recorders (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)) | 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel | No., Jwls. |
| 9106.90.2000 | Parking meters (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) > Other) | 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel | No., Jwls. |
| 9106.90.4000 | Time locks valued over $10 each (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) > Other) | 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel | No., Jwls. |
| 9106.90.55 | With opto-electronic display only (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) > Other > Other > Apparatus for measuring, recording, or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock or watch movements, battery powered) | 3.9% on the apparatus + 5.3% on the battery | — |
| 9106.90.6500 | Other (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) > Other > Other > Apparatus for measuring, recording, or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock or watch movements, battery powered) | 15¢ each + 2.3% + 0.8¢/jewel | No., Jwls. |
| 9106.90.7500 | Apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock or watch movements, AC powered and with opto-electronic display only (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) > Other > Other > Other) | 3.9% | No. |
| 9106.90.8500 | Other (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) > Other > Other > Other) | 15¢ each + 2.3% + 0.8¢/jewel | No., Jwls. |
Documents required to import under 9106
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 9106?
- HTS heading 9106 covers 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). It sits in Chapter 91 (clocks and watches) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 7 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 9106?
- General duty rate of 3.9%; 6 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 9106 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 91
- 9101Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
- 9102Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, other than those of heading 9101
- 9103Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104
- 9104Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels
- 9105Other clocks
- 9107Time switches with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor
- 9108Watch movements, complete and assembled
- 9109Clock movements, complete and assembled