Battery Clock Stepper Motor Unit
An integrated stepper motor with reduction gearing and output arbor fastened for quartz battery clocks. This clock movement subassembly provides precise minute hand advancement and is classified under tariff item 9114.90.00 as other clock or watch parts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the stepper motor is imported without the reduction gearing and output arbor
Electric motors are classified in Chapter 85, not Chapter 91.
If the stepper motor is part of a complete quartz clock movement
Complete quartz clock movements are classified under heading 91.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify this as a subassembly of clock parts, not a complete quartz clock movement, to ensure correct duty application
• Note that electric motors are excluded from Chapter 91, so ensure the stepper motor is not classified under Chapter 85
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