9107.00.40 - Valued not over $5 each

This HTS category, 9107.00.40, specifically covers time switches that incorporate a clock or watch movement, or are powered by a synchronous motor, and are valued at five dollars or less each. These devices are designed to automatically control electrical circuits based on pre-set time intervals. Their primary function is to activate or deactivate equipment at predetermined times, making them essential for managing operations without manual intervention.

Distinguished from its sibling category, 9107.00.80.00, which covers similar time switches valued over five dollars each, this classification focuses on lower-cost units. This valuation criterion is a key determinant in placing goods within this specific sub-division, implying that the complexity, materials, or manufacturing processes may differ, leading to a lower unit price.

Within this classification, two subcategories exist to further refine the classification of these lower-valued time switches. The subcategory 9107.00.40.40 addresses specialized time switches designed for household refrigeration units, specifically those acting as defrost timers to manage compressor and defrost cycles. The broader subcategory, 9107.00.40.80, encompasses all other time switches falling under the "valued not over $5 each" criterion that do not fit the specific defrost timer definition.