SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of battery or ac powered clocks with clock movements, not elsewhere specified (SITC 88578) totaled $1.5M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Battery or AC Powered Clocks with Clock Movements, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $192K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $1.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFunctioning as the catch-all for battery or AC-powered clocks with clock movements that are neither alarm clocks nor wall clocks, this heading encompasses desk clocks, mantel clocks, travel clocks, and other formats not captured by more specific categories. The breadth of article types makes accurate classification particularly dependent on confirming both the movement type and the power source. Section 301 tariff exposure is a live consideration for goods of Chinese origin across this broad category.
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Desk clocks, mantel clocks, shelf clocks, travel clocks, and novelty clocks with clock movements that run on battery or AC power — and that are not specifically alarm or wall clocks — fall here. The key is that the article must have a clock movement (not a watch movement) and must be electrically powered.
A travel clock with an alarm function and battery power would typically be classified under the battery-powered alarm clock heading rather than this residual heading, because the more specific description takes precedence. Classification should follow the most specific applicable heading, and a customs broker can help resolve ambiguous cases.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| INDIA | $190K | -- | -$190K |
| CANADA | $3K | $113K | +$110K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $16K | $48K | +$32K |
| SWITZERLAND | $52K | -- | -$52K |
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