Analysis
Subheading 9106.90 covers other, within heading 9106. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 6 US tariff lines below it are national.
None of its 6 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 3.9% to 3.9% with a median of 3.9%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 9106.90.20 for other: parking meters (36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel), 9106.90.40 for time locks valued over $10 each (36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel), 9106.90.55 for with opto-electronic display only (3.9% on the apparatus + 5.3% on the battery), 9106.90.65 for apparatus for measuring, recording, or otherwise indicating intervals… (15¢ each + 2.3% + 0.8¢/jewel), 9106.90.75 for apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals… (3.9%) and 9106.90.85 for other: other (15¢ each + 2.3% + 0.8¢/jewel).
5 of the lines carry specific or compound rates (per kilogram, per dozen and so on) rather than a percentage, so their burden depends on the unit value of the goods.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9106.90.20 | Other: parking meters | 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel |
| 9106.90.40 | Time locks valued over $10 each | 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel |
| 9106.90.55 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the apparatus + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9106.90.65 | Apparatus for measuring, recording, or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock or watch movements, battery powered: other | 15¢ each + 2.3% + 0.8¢/jewel |
| 9106.90.75 | Apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock or watch movements, AC powered and with opto-electronic display only | 3.9% |
| 9106.90.85 | Other: other | 15¢ each + 2.3% + 0.8¢/jewel |