9106.90—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
General duty rate
3.9%
Across 6 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 9106.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering 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. It sits in Chapter 91: Clocks and watches and parts thereof, Section XVIII: Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Clocks and Watches; Musical Instruments; Parts and Accessories Thereof and rolls up 6 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of 3.9%. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 9106.90(6)
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9106.90.20.00Parking meters36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel9106.90.40.00Time locks valued over $10 each36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel9106.90.55.00With opto-electronic display only3.9% on the apparatus + 5.3% on the battery9106.90.65.00Other15¢ each + 2.3% + 0.8¢/jewel9106.90.75.00Apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock or watch movements, AC powered and with opto-electronic display only3.9%9106.90.85.00Other15¢ each + 2.3% + 0.8¢/jewelFrequently asked questions
What does HTS 9106.90 cover?
HTS 9106.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering 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. It belongs to Chapter 91 and rolls up 6 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9106.90?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 9106.90 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of 3.9%. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9106.90?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 9106.90 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 9106.90?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 9106.90 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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