9104.00.45 - With opto-electronic display only

This HTS category, 9104.00.45, specifically encompasses instrument panel clocks and similar timekeeping devices designed for use in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels, which feature an opto-electronic display exclusively. This means the display technology relies solely on light-emitting diodes (LEDs), liquid crystal displays (LCDs), or similar electronic means to show the time, without any mechanical or analog components contributing to the visual readout. Examples include digital dashboard clocks in automobiles, flight deck chronometers in aircraft, and navigational clocks on ships that solely present time through an electronic interface.

Given this is a leaf node, the primary distinction for this classification lies in the absence of mechanical or analog display elements. Unlike other potential subcategories within instrument panel clocks that might incorporate hybrid displays or purely mechanical readouts, this code is strictly for those utilizing opto-electronic technology. Therefore, any clock with a combination of digital and analog features, or one that relies on physical pointers or dials, would fall under a different classification.

The defining characteristic for goods classified under 9104.00.45 is the singular use of an opto-electronic display for time indication. This technological constraint ensures that only modern digital readouts are included, distinguishing them from older or more complex display mechanisms. The application within vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels remains a critical component of the classification, ensuring these are not general-purpose clocks but are integrated into specific transportation or operational systems.