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HTS 9107.00.40.40 Tariff
HTS 9107.00.40.40 classifies "Time switches that operate on a fixed-time cycle, of a type used in household type refrigerators and combined refrigerator-freezers, to alternately control the operations of the compressor and the defrost unit (defrost timers)" in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Base duty rates below apply to most trade; country of origin can change applicable rates and add additional duties (e.g. Section 301). Use the calculator or API to compute total duty.
- Type: Base HTS
- How to use: Base rates apply to most countries (General/Special). Column 2 applies to non-MFN countries. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) may apply by origin; use the calculator or resolve API to get the full picture.
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Official HTS Description
Official product classification and description from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Product Name
Time switches that operate on a fixed-time cycle, of a type used in household type refrigerators and combined refrigerator-freezers, to alternately control the operations of the compressor and the defrost unit (defrost timers)
HTS Schedule Description
Time switches that operate on a fixed-time cycle, of a type used in household type refrigerators and combined refrigerator-freezers, to alternately control the operations of the compressor and the defrost unit (defrost timers)
Additional Description
Time switches that operate on a fixed-time cycle, of a type used in household type refrigerators and combined refrigerator-freezers, to alternately control the operations of the compressor and the defrost unit (defrost timers)
HS Code
9107.00.40.40
HTS Number
9107.00.40.40
Unit of Quantity
No.
Classification Level
Level 2 (more specific = higher level)
Additional Duties (Section 301, 232, etc.)
Country-specific additional tariffs separate from base rates
Select a country of origin above to check for additional duties like Section 301 (China), Section 232 (Steel/Aluminum), and other trade measures.
These duties are country-specific and separate from the base tariff rates shown above.
Related HTS Codes
Other codes in the same chapter ( 9107)
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Time switches that operate on a fixed-time cycle, of a type used in household type refrigerators and combined refrigerator-freezers, to alternately control the operations of the compressor and the defrost unit (defrost timers)". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.
Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.
Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.
Duty rates (HTS columns)
Base duty rates and agreement-specific tariffs for this product
Column 1 - General
Normal Trade Relations (NTR/MFN) rates for most countries
15¢ each + 4% + 2.5¢/jewel
Effective: November 19, 2025
Compound Rate: 15¢/piece + 4.0%
Column 1 - Special
No special rate available
Column 2
Higher rates for non-MFN countries
$1.50 each + 65% + 25¢/jewel
Effective: November 19, 2025
Compound Rate: $1.5/piece + 65.0%