Heading 9109
HTS code 9109 — Clock movements, complete and assembled
- Chapter
- 91 — Clocks and watches
- Tariff lines
- 11
- General duty
- Duty rates vary by line — 11 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 9109
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9109.10.10 | With opto-electronic display only (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Electrically operated > Of alarm clocks) | 3.9% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery | — |
| 9109.10.20 | Measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Electrically operated > Of alarm clocks > Other) | 30¢ each + 5.3% on the battery | — |
| 9109.10.30 | Valued not over $5 each (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Electrically operated > Of alarm clocks > Other > Other) | 7.5¢ each + 3.2% on the movement + 2.6% on the battery | — |
| 9109.10.40 | Valued over $5 each (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Electrically operated > Of alarm clocks > Other > Other) | 22¢ each + 3.2% on the movement + 2.6% on the battery | — |
| 9109.10.50 | With opto-electronic display only (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Electrically operated > Other) | 3.9% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery | — |
| 9109.10.60 | Measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Electrically operated > Other > Other) | 20¢ each + 3.5% on the battery | — |
| 9109.10.70 | Valued not over $5 each (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Electrically operated > Other > Other > Other) | 12¢ each + 5.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery | — |
| 9109.10.80 | Valued over $5 each (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Electrically operated > Other > Other > Other) | 30¢ each + 4.3% on the movement + 3.5% on the battery | — |
| 9109.90.2000 | Measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Other) | 20¢ each | No. |
| 9109.90.4000 | Valued not over $5 each (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Other > Other) | 15¢ each + 6.4% | No. |
| 9109.90.6000 | Valued over $5 each (Clock movements, complete and assembled > Other > Other) | 30¢ each + 4.3% | No. |
Documents required to import under 9109
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 9109?
- HTS heading 9109 covers clock movements, complete and assembled. It sits in Chapter 91 (clocks and watches) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 11 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 9109?
- Duty rates vary by line — 11 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 9109 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
- 9106Time 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)
- 9107Time switches with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor
- 9108Watch movements, complete and assembled