9109.10.70 - Valued not over $5 each

This HTS classification, 9109.10.70, specifically covers complete and assembled electric clock movements that are valued at not over $5 each. These movements are the internal mechanisms responsible for the timekeeping function of a clock, and their inclusion here is contingent on their electrical operation and their specific economic valuation. This category encompasses a wide range of basic electric clock movements used in less expensive timekeeping devices, where the cost of the movement itself is a primary defining characteristic.

The key differentiator for this category is its valuation limit. It is distinguished from its sibling category, 9109.10.80, which covers electric clock movements valued at over $5 each. Therefore, when classifying an electrically operated, complete, and assembled clock movement, the importer or exporter must determine its per-unit value to ensure correct classification under either the "not over $5" or "over $5" designation.

As a leaf node within the HTS, this category does not have further subdivisions. Classification under 9109.10.70 is the final determination for electrically operated clock movements meeting the specified value threshold. Examples of products whose movements might fall into this category include those found in inexpensive wall clocks, alarm clocks, or novelty timepieces where the cost-effectiveness of the movement is paramount. The classification focuses solely on the movement itself, not the finished clock or watch.