Synthetic Sapphire Watch Crystal from Germany
A curved, non-optically worked synthetic sapphire glass blank designed specifically for watch dials, providing scratch resistance without final polishing. It falls under HTS 7015.90.20.00 as 'other watch glasses' that are bent or hollowed but not optically worked, prior to lens finishing. These are imported as components for luxury watch assembly.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify material composition to confirm it's glass-like (fused silica qualifies); provide manufacturer specs showing no optical working
• Common pitfall: misclassifying polished crystals as finished lenses
• Ensure documentation proves use in watch manufacture