HS Code 9106
Time Recorders and Interval Timers
HS code 9106 covers time-of-day recording apparatus and devices for measuring or indicating time intervals, such as employee time-clocks and stop-timers.
HS Code 9106 — Time Recorders and Interval Timers
This code covers industrial and commercial devices used to record the time of an event or measure elapsed time intervals. Common examples include employee time-clocks for payroll and sporting event timers. These devices usually feature a clock or watch movement to ensure accuracy.
What's included
- Employee punch clocks
- Attendance time recorders
- Process timers for factories
- Parkmeters and car park timers
What's excluded
- Entry control card readers → use
8543(Electronic access control is not primarily a time-recording clock.)
Common examples
- Biometric employee time clock
- Mechanical industrial process timer
- Chess tournament clock
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover digital stopwatches?
Handheld stopwatches for personal use are usually 9101 or 9102; 9106 is for fixed or industrial recording apparatus.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: null
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, United States, Germany
- Top importers: Japan, United Kingdom, India
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Key takeaway
Focuses on devices that record precise 'when' or 'how long' for labor or industrial processes.
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