Segmented Hollow Sphere for Watch Prototyping from China
Precision-cut hollow glass sphere segments for prototype watch crystals, bent and rough-formed only. Classed in HTS 7015.90.20.00 as manufacture intermediates for such glasses. Used in R&D for new timepiece designs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Invoice as 'prototyping blanks'; small qty flags ok
• Avoid prototype misclass as samples
• Cert no coatings