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SITCSection 8
U.S. exports of instrument panel clocks for vehicles, aircraft & vessels (SITC 88571) totaled $448K in July 2026.
Importers of Instrument Panel Clocks for Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels paid $13K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $99K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Instrument Panel Clocks for Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels imports of $289K in July 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $258K.
Basic heading 397 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88571 · $289K of $44.8B
Clocks designed for integration into the instrument panels of automobiles, aircraft, spacecraft, or marine vessels are purpose-built timekeeping devices subject to the technical and environmental specifications of their respective platforms — vibration resistance, temperature range, and display legibility standards that differ markedly from consumer timepieces. Automotive instrument panel clocks sourced from Mexico or Canada benefit from USMCA preferential treatment when rules-of-origin requirements are met, which is commercially significant given the deep integration of North American vehicle supply chains. Importers should distinguish these purpose-built panel clocks from general-purpose clocks adapted for vehicle use, as the classification requires that the article be specifically designed for instrument-panel installation.
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31 shipments/mo
CBP looks for features indicating the clock was engineered for vehicle, aircraft, or vessel integration: mounting brackets or bezels designed for panel cutouts, wiring harness connectors, ruggedized construction for vibration and temperature extremes, and display formats (analog or digital) consistent with instrument cluster design. A standard consumer clock mounted in a vehicle aftermarket does not qualify — the article must be purpose-designed for panel installation.
Section 232 tariffs target steel and aluminum as materials, not finished clock assemblies. Instrument panel clocks are not themselves subject to Section 232 as clocks, though any steel or aluminum content in the clock's housing could theoretically be relevant in other contexts. Importers should confirm with a licensed customs broker whether any additional trade-remedy measures apply to their specific product and origin.
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Exports · July 2026
destination
Germany and France together take 43% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$289KYoY · Pro
Exports
$448KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.