9103.10 - Electrically operated:

This HTS code, 9103.10, specifically addresses electrically operated clocks that incorporate a watch movement. These are typically smaller timepieces designed for personal use or display, such as bedside clocks, desk clocks, or carriage clocks, powered by an electric current. The key characteristic is the integration of a miniature clock mechanism, similar to that found in wristwatches, driven by an electrical power source rather than a mechanical spring or weight system.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 9103.90 ("Other"), is crucial. While 9103.90 would encompass electrically operated clocks with watch movements that do not fall into the more specific subcategories, 9103.10 is the primary heading for the majority of such electrically powered devices. The distinction lies in the detailed breakdown provided by its subheadings, which offer further refinement based on display technology.

Within the 9103.10 classification, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular control. The subcategory 9103.10.20 specifically covers electrically operated clocks with watch movements that feature an opto-electronic display only, such as LED or LCD screens. Any electrically operated clock with a watch movement that does not solely rely on an opto-electronic display, for example, those with analog hands driven by an electric motor, would fall into the "Other" subcategory of 9103.10.