Grand Seiko Spring Drive Automatic from China
Hybrid mechanical-quartz automatic with 9R65 Spring Drive, 30+ jewels, ±1 sec/day accuracy. Technically automatic per regulation system; HTS 9102.21.90 over 17 jewels. Revolutionizes timekeeping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Spring Drive explanation/tech specs prevent quartz misclassification
• Zaratsu polishing inspection; premium finish justifies value
• Declare as mechanical despite quartz regulator