HTS heading 9109 · Chapter 91
HTS 9109: Clock movements, complete and assembled
HTS heading 9109 covers clock movements, complete and assembled. It has 11 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 3.9% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery (2 lines), 30¢ each + 5.3% on the battery (1 line), 7.5¢ each + 3.2% on the movement + 2.6% on the battery (1 line) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9109.10 | Electrically operated: | ||||
| Of alarm clocks: | |||||
| 9109.10.10 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 9109.10.20 | Measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter | 30¢ each + 5.3% on the battery | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75¢ each + 35% on the battery | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 9109.10.30 | Valued not over $5 each | 7.5¢ each + 3.2% on the movement + 2.6% on the battery | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO, KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | $1.50 each + 65% on the movement + 35% on the battery | Estimate → |
| 9109.10.40 | Valued over $5 each | 22¢ each + 3.2% on the movement + 2.6% on the battery | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | $4.50 each + 65% on the movement + 35% on the battery | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 9109.10.50 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery | Free (A+,AU,BH, C,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 9109.10.60 | Measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter | 20¢ each + 3.5% on the battery | Free (A+,AU,BH, C,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 75¢ each + 35% on the battery | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 9109.10.70 | Valued not over $5 each | 12¢ each + 5.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | $1.50 each + 65% on the movement + 35% on the battery | Estimate → |
| 9109.10.80 | Valued over $5 each | 30¢ each + 4.3% on the movement + 3.5% on the battery | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | $4.50 each + 65% on the movement + 35% on the battery | Estimate → |
| 9109.90 | Other: | ||||
| 9109.90.20.00 | Measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter[No.] | 20¢ each | Free (A+,AU,B,BH, C,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 75¢ each | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 9109.90.40.00 | Valued not over $5 each[No.] | 15¢ each + 6.4% | Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | $1.50 each + 65% | Estimate → |
| 9109.90.60.00 | Valued over $5 each[No.] | 30¢ each + 4.3% | Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | $4.50 each + 65% | Estimate → |
11 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- B
- Automotive Products Trade Act
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- C
- Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 9109?
Heading 9109 has 11 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 3.9% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery (2 lines), 30¢ each + 5.3% on the battery (1 line), 7.5¢ each + 3.2% on the movement + 2.6% on the battery (1 line), 22¢ each + 3.2% on the movement + 2.6% on the battery (1 line). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 9109?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 9109?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.