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HTS 9106.10.00.00 · Chapter 91

Time registers; time-recorders

General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 9106.10.00.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel
General (MFN) rate
Free (A+,AU,…
Special / FTA rate
$4.50 each + 65% + 25¢/jewel
Column 2 (non-MFN)
Ch 91
Clocks and watches and…

According to the U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition, PlainTariff indexes 13,855 Column 1 general-rate tariff lines across 96 chapters as of August 2026. See our methodology for how rates are parsed and when the USITC vintage updates.

The verdict

According to the USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition ad-valorem general rates on PlainTariff, HTS 9106.10.00.00 ranks #3317 of 6827 among dutiable tariff lines (highest duty = #1, matching /rankings/highest-tariffs). At 5.6%, the general duty is well above typical US import duties, higher than 75% of the 13,544 ad-valorem lines.

36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel
General (MFN) rate
#3317 of 6827
among dutiable lines
Ch 91
Clocks and watches and…

Where HTS 9106.10.00.00 sits in the US duty-rate distribution

All rate-bearing tariff lines in the USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition; this is a rate comparison, not a classification recommendation.

5.6% Top 25% higher than 75% of 13,544 rate-bearing tariff lines

USITC tariff lines grouped by their published general (MFN) duty rate

Each bar is a published general (MFN) duty-rate band; taller bars hold more rate-bearing tariff lines. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source US International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule · 2026-05-15

About HTS 9106.10.00.00

HTS code 9106.10.00.00 classifies imports of: Time registers; time-recorders. This line sits within Chapter 91 (Clocks and watches and parts thereof), Section XVIII (Optical, Photographic, Measuring, Medical Instruments), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: No., Jwls.. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.03.

The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 9106.10.00.00 is 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of $4.50 each + 65% + 25¢/jewel applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.

Footnotes: See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.

Duty Rate Summary, HTS 9106.10.00.00

Duty rate columns for HTS 9106.10.00.00 from USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Rate Column Value Applies To
General (Column 1) 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports.
Special Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies.
Column 2 $4.50 each + 65% + 25¢/jewel Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea).

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.

Details

Units of Quantity
No., Jwls.
Chapter
91: Clocks and watches and parts thereof
Section
XVIII: Optical, Photographic, Measuring, Medical Instruments
Classification
Tariff Line
Footnotes
See 9903.88.03.

Nationwide tariff lines with similar duty rates

Two peer sets for HTS 9106.10.00.00, each excluding Chapter 91 so the neighborhoods are not self-containment (the related-items list above stays the within-chapter path).

Next steps

HTS 9106.10.00.00 is one line in the schedule. Drill up to the chapter or out to tools and rankings.

Preferential (Special) rates and Section 301/232 duties may change the duty a shipment actually pays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tariff rate for HTS 9106.10.00.00?
The general (MFN) duty rate for HTS 9106.10.00.00 (Time registers; time-recorders) is 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel. A special preferential rate of Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) may apply under free trade agreements. The Column 2 rate for non-MFN countries is $4.50 each + 65% + 25¢/jewel.
What products does HTS 9106.10.00.00 cover?
HTS 9106.10.00.00 covers: Time registers; time-recorders. This classification falls under Chapter 91 (Clocks and watches and parts thereof), Section XVIII (Optical, Photographic, Measuring, Medical Instruments).
Are there any additional duties beyond the general rate for HTS 9106.10.00.00?
Beyond the general (MFN) rate, imports under HTS 9106.10.00.00 may be subject to anti-dumping duties (AD), countervailing duties (CVD), Section 201 safeguard tariffs, or Section 301 tariffs depending on the country of origin and current trade policy.
Where does HTS 9106.10.00.00 sit among other PlainTariff tariff lines?
According to the USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition ad-valorem general rates on PlainTariff, HTS 9106.10.00.00 ranks #3317 of 6827 among dutiable tariff lines (highest duty = #1, matching /rankings/highest-tariffs). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the listing-matched ordinal basis.

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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